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Money Reimagined: COVID-19's Lessons in Innovation
Though its impacts are deadly, the coronavirus is a product of an advanced innovation ecosystem. We can learn from its ability to mutate and adapt.

While Some Hoard Dollar Bills, Others Envision Germy Cash's Quick Demise
Is a cash-based society sustainable in a pandemic? Hoarders say yes. Health experts say maybe. Visionaries say no: It’s a moment for systemic change.

The Pandemic Gives Digital Currencies Another Chance to Shine
Which digital currencies are most useful in a crisis, asks a Brazilian central banker. CBDCs, bitcoin or libra?

Japan Doesn't Need a Digital Yen, Asserts BOJ Official
A digital yen could have serious unintended consequences, the Bank of Japan's deputy governor warned.

Policymakers Shouldn't Fear Digital Money: So Far It's Maintaining the Dollar's Status
U.S. policymakers are worried CBDCs and crypto will harm the dollar's reserve status. But maybe they have it backwards, writes CoinDesk columnist Nic Carter.

Fearing 'Currency Struggle,' Japanese Politicians Want G-7 Response to China's Digital Yuan
Some of Japan's lawmakers fears a digital yuan could create economic disruption if it replaces the U.S. dollar in international markets.

Cambodia Readies a Blockchain-Based Digital Currency
Cambodia's central bank digital currency platform has the support of 11 national banks and will be used initially for domestic payments once launched at some point during the first fiscal quarter of this year.

French Central Bank Job Posting Reveals Digital Currency Program
Banque de France is seeking a blockchain analyst who will help the bank define a program for implementing digital currency.

US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire.

As Central Banks Go Digital, Crypto Competition Looms
The race is on to build the best "stablecoin" – a cryptocurrency with mechanisms aimed to reduce price volatility built in.
