CBDCs
Bank of Canada Governor Says Digital Dollar Project Moving Past Trial Stage
Tiff Macklem said Canada's digital dollar initiative is progressing past the experimental phase and the G7 needs to coordinate on digital currencies.
Overstock's Medici Ventures Invests $8M in Blockchain Firm Bitt
Medici Ventures has completed a third equity purchase in Barbados-based Bitt, bringing it a controlling interest in the blockchain firm.
Ethereum Developer ConsenSys to Assist French Bank With CBDC Pilot
The Ethereum developer will help the digital assets arm of Societe Generale carry out research on a central bank digital currency.
The Big Choices When Designing Central Bank Digital Currencies
A retail CBDC or an indirect one? Synthetic? An API approach? How central banks implement digital currencies will have seismic implications.
Benoit Coeure Spells Out BIS Plan for CBDC Trial Starting in 2020
BIS is planning a proof-of-concept trial of a CBDC in collaboration with the Swiss central bank.
Should We Care if the US Is Falling Behind on CBDCs?
A reading of two recent op-eds on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
Digital Ruble 'Promising,' Pilot Likely in 2021, Says Bank of Russia Chief
The Bank of Russia might launch its own CBDC, a digital ruble, after piloting the project at the end of next year, its chairwoman said.
Central Bank of Bahamas Launches Landmark 'Sand Dollar' Digital Currency
The Bahamas has officially launched the world's first national digital currency, the sand dollar.
The US Risks Getting Left Behind on CBDCs
The Federal Reserve's “wait and see” approach to digital currency could deprive the U.S. of important fiscal and monetary tools as its rivals move ahead.
