CBDCs
Stripe Names Digital Currency Advocate, Former BoE Governor Carney to Board
Carney has argued for a digital replacement to fiat, amid the U.S. dollar’s waning hegemony.
Morocco Considers Launching a Central Bank Digital Currency
Although bitcoin was banned for use in Morocco four years ago, the cryptocurrency continues to thrive there.
Circle CEO: Adoption of Stablecoins Could Outpace Central Bank Digital Currencies
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, joins “First Mover” to discuss how the current crypto boom and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will impact the future of stablecoins. “What we’re really seeing is the embrace of open networks, the internet itself,” says Allaire.
Mastercard Launches Prepaid Card for World's First CBDC in Bahamas
The Bahamian Sand Dollar can now be used for payments anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
Central Bank Digital Currencies May Drive Cash 'Shadow Economy' to Crypto: Reuters
"Shadow economy" participants, those who use deal mostly in hard cash for anonymity's sake, are unlikely to be drawn to using a CBDC, according to a Reuters column.
World's Oldest Central Bank Extends Digital Currency Test Till 2022
Sweden's Riksbank said it would continue work with Accenture on a potential e-krona digital currency until next year.
Is Bitcoin’s Rising Popularity Putting Pressure on Central Banks to Issue Digital Currencies?
The Hash panel breaks down central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and cryptocurrencies, exploring whether central banks will be more inclined to issue their own CBDCs as the price of bitcoin continues to soar to all-time-highs.
Imagining The Future Of Cryptocurrency: Privacy a "Massive" Concern
If national governments digitize their national currencies, who has access to the data it will create? CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey and Wall Street Journal markets reporter Paul Vigna discuss the future of cryptocurrencies, including CBDCs, and cite privacy as a major emerging concern.
Former CFTC Chairman Warns G7 Nations of Perils Getting CBDCs Wrong
Former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo says the U.S. has the opportunity to create a digital dollar with "aspirational desire" that protects user privacy rights and distinguishes itself from other CBDCs that may surveil its users.
PayPal Wants to Be a CBDC Distributor
The digital currencies could be distributed through PayPal’s digital wallets, the company’s CEO said.
