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Understand the significance of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their impact on the global financial system. Explore various national initiatives.
Understand the significance of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their impact on the global financial system. Explore various national initiatives.
The Universal Digital Payments Network allows blockchain-based stablecoins and CBDC networks to interoperate with each other. Deutsche Bank and SC Ventures have been testing the system with on-chain swaps using USDC and EURS stablecoins.
Following a two-year investigation, the ECB is starting to lay the foundations for the potential issuance of its CBDC, although a final decision on whether to launch the digital euro has still not been made.
There are several stories every day about banks launching blockchain projects, tokenization of real-world assets, and live pilots for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). But beyond a headline, basic functionality, some figures, and maybe a nod to the platform being used, most of these stories are full of context, which
Jack MartinThere are several stories every day about banks launching blockchain projects, tokenization of real-world assets, and live pilots for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). But beyond a headline, basic functionality, some figures, and maybe a nod to the platform being used, most of these stories are full of context, which
Jack MartinThe Universal Digital Payments Network allows blockchain-based stablecoins and CBDC networks to interoperate with each other. Deutsche Bank and SC Ventures have been testing the system with on-chain swaps using USDC and EURS stablecoins.
Jack MartinFollowing a two-year investigation, the ECB is starting to lay the foundations for the potential issuance of its CBDC, although a final decision on whether to launch the digital euro has still not been made.
Jack MartinChina is making progress on expanding the use of its e-CNY beyond national borders, announcing new partnerships and R&D programs.
Eva Senzaj PauramIn the 34th AGM of Reliance Industries, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani announced the strategic plans of his company’s newly listed financial arm - Jio Financial Services (JFS).
ObserversThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority is gearing up for the territory’s October FinTech week with a 12-month roadmap to promote adoption, and updates on CBDC and tokenized bonds projects.
Jack MartinSolomon Islands enters CBDC trials with the help of the Government of Japan. The project may be replicated for other island states.
Alex HarutunianThe Australian Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot was focused on exploring potential use cases with an aim to define the 'public policy rationale' for it. Four key themes were identified.
Alex Harutunian