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central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
Blockchain
‘Britcoin’ will not replace cash, says BOE Governor
Work has started on a digital version of the pound, dubbed Britcoin, but the BOE has yet to decide whether to launch one.
October 27, 2024
Cryptocurrency
Why Singapore, Hong Kong want money to serve a purpose
If central bank digital currencies become wildly popular, banks could lose a big chunk of customers’ funds and may have to curb lending.
October 07, 2024
In Focus
The future of money: Benefits and barriers to adopting CBDCs in Apac
Ensuring interoperability and implementing safeguards to mitigate risks will ensure we can realise all the benefits of CBDC.
January 31, 2024
News
Mastercard demonstrates interoperable CBDC for trusted Web3 commerce
This provides consumers with a new option to participate in commerce across multiple blockchains with increased security and ease.
October 13, 2023
Banking & finance
DBS launches e-CNY merchant collection solution in China amid growing CBDC usage
DBS is one of the first foreign banks in China to launch an e-CNY solution.
July 05, 2023
Digital Economy
MAS to test concept of purpose-bound digital SGD at SFF 2022 and through other means
The central bank had released a report detailing the uses of purpose-bound digital SGD.
October 31, 2022
US Economy
Yellen says a digital dollar would take years of development
"Issuing a CBDC would likely present a major design and engineering challenge that would require years of development, not months.
April 07, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Central banks face a moment of truth on crypto
"We are fast approaching a moment of truth for central banks’ ability to get a grip on their role in our crypto future."
January 20, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Digital finance without cryptocurrencies
Given the diverse policy responses, how should we assess the social costs and benefits of different types of digital currency?
January 06, 2022