CBDCs
South Korea’s Central Bank Starts Technical Phase for Digital Currency Ahead of 2021 Pilot
The Bank of Korea is seeking a partner to help develop the architecture for a potential central bank digital currency.
Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech Could Hint at US Dollar’s Future
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech Thursday at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium highlights how much has changed over the past year.
Boston Fed Is Looking at '30 to 40' Blockchain Networks for Digital Dollar Experiments
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is evaluating more than 30 different blockchain networks to determine if they would support a digital dollar
APIs Will Decentralize CBDCs
Central banks must create API access for CBDC experiments if they're serious about full inclusion, market resilience and system efficiency.
The Federal Reserve Is Experimenting With a Digital Dollar
The Federal Reserve is actively investigating the potential impact of a digital dollar, though it has no plans to issue one anytime soon.
4 Myths About CBDCs Debunked
As central bank digital currencies have risen up the policy agenda, myths have emerged to confuse what they can and can't deliver.
Japan's New FSA Chief Stands Firm on Crypto Regulation, Calls for Push on Digital Yen
The incoming commissioner of the Financial Services Agency has said the regulator will not soften rules on cryptos.
Bank of Japan Puts Top Economist in Charge of Digital Yen Initiative
The central bank's most senior economist now runs the department responsible for the digital currency task force and working group with other central banks.
Central Bank Board Member Says CBDCs Raise More Questions Than Answers
The Czech National Bank's Tomas Holub said in an interview that central bank digital currencies raise more questions than answers right now.
Bank of Japan Forms New Team to Explore Central Bank Digital Currency
The Bank of Japan is warming to digital currencies and now has a team dedicated to researching a possible digital yen.