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Markets

Beijing Municipal Government Conference Notes Plans to Pilot CBDC in China's Capital

The discussion of China's digital yuan at a regional-level conference indicates the pilot is being included in state-level planning.

Illustration by Sonny Ross

Markets

Debate Rages on Whether a Digital Dollar Will Unleash Inflation

Some speculate that if the Fed implements a digital dollar, soaring inflation will soon follow.

DoubleLine CEO Jeff Gundlach warns of inflation with a digital U.S. dollar.

Markets

Mastercard President Says Crypto Patents Will Pay Off When Central Bank Digital Currencies Arrive

Crypto IP "puts us in a good position" for central bank digital currencies, said Mastercard President Miebach.

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Policy

In the CBDC Race, It's Better to Be Last

As countries like China and Sweden rush to develop digital currencies, the U.S. can afford to take its time.

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Policy

China Should Take Part in Creating Global Regulatory Framework for Digital Currency, Xi Says

China's president said the nation should proactively participate in setting the international framework.

Chinese President Xi Jinping

Markets

Philippines Central Bank Governor: No Digital Peso Before 2023

The central bank won’t pursue a CBDC for the duration of Governor Benjamin Diokno's term, which ends in 2023.

Philippines pesos

Markets

Hong Kong 'Exploring' Collaboration With China on Digital Yuan: Finance Chief

A cross-boundary digital yuan could bring Hong Kong closer to China, Hui said.

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Markets

Bank of Spain to Weigh Digital Currency Design Proposals, 'Implications' Through 2021

The "priority" research comes as Spain weighs a global pivot to digital economies.

Sede del Banco de España. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Digital Euro Within Decade 'Very Likely,' Says Finland's Chief Central Banker

Olli Rehn believes a digital euro "in one form or another" is all but inevitable.

Governor of the Bank of Finland Olli Rehn

Policy

Bank of Russia Considers Issuing Digital Ruble, Starts Public Consultations

The Russian central bank said it's starting public consultations on the possibilities of issuing a CBDC.

Russia's Central Bank