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Results of the 2022 BIS survey on central bank digital currencies
A new report from BIS presents the results of a survey of 86 central banks conducted in late 2022 about their involvement in central bank digital currencies work, as well... read more
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CBDC transactions to exceed $213 billion by 2030 globally
A new study has found the value of payments via CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies) will reach $213 billion annually by 2030; up from just $100 million in 2023. This... read more
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Swift set to continue test on inter-bank CBDC connector
Swift says it will continue to progress on its experimental solution for interlinking Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), reporting that 18 central and commercial banks found “clear potential and value”... read more
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Project Icebreaker concludes experiment for cross-border CBDCs
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden have concluded Project Icebreaker, which studied the potential benefits and challenges of using retail central... read more
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Report: Central Bank Digital Currencies in Asia and the Pacific
The rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is a global phenomenon. As of August 2022, two central banks have formally launched a CBDC: the Central Bank of the Bahamas... read more
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