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ECB Official Says Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency a 'Viable Option'

A European Central Bank council member has come out generally in favor of wholesale central bank digital currencies.

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Digital Renminbi: A Fiat Coin to Make M0 Great Again

Anonymous, cryptocurrencies could become more important in an environment where government money is closely controlled, says Dovey Wan.

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Over 40 Central Banks Are Considering Blockchain Applications: Davos Report

More than 40 central banks are experimenting with blockchain, says a new report by the World Economic Forum.

WEF

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Pakistan Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency Launch by 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering launching a digital currency as part of a modernization drive.

State Bank of Pakistan

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Central Banks See 'No Value' in Issuing Digital Currency: BIS Chief

BIS chief Agustin Carstens has said that central banks are wary about issuing digital currencies due to the "huge operational consequences."

Agustín Carstens