CBDCs
Brazil’s Central Bank to Launch CBDC Pilot in 2022: Report
The final version of the central bank digital currency is expected to come in 2024.
Biden and the Fed: Why Powell or Brainard Won’t Change Much for Crypto
Both candidates are seen as taking a tough stance on crypto regulation, but they’re also both seen as dovish – possibly beneficial for bitcoin’s inflation narrative.
Peru’s Central Bank Is Developing a CBDC
The central bank’s president said that the country is partnering with other central banks in the issuance of a domestic CBDC.
Nigeria’s eNaira Wallet Nears 500,000 Downloads in First 3 Weeks: Report
Africa’s first CBDC launched in late October.
Bank of England and UK Treasury to Assess Case for a CBDC Next Year
The earliest time a digital pound could be rolled out is the second half of the decade.
ECB’s Panetta Says CBDCs ‘Likely’ to Be Legal Tender: Report
However, this status “should not be taken for granted.”
Singapore’s Central Bank Is Laying the Foundations for a CBDC It Doesn’t Think Is Needed: Report
There is, however, no urgent need for a retail CBDC in the country, according to MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon.
Banque de France Calls for Further Examination of Wholesale CBDCs
A wholesale CBDC would be of benefit to cross-border payments, the bank concluded.
Bank of China Reveals Machine That Converts Foreign Currency to Digital Yuan: Report
The machine requires a passport, but not a bank account.
