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ECB wants plans to develop a central bank digital currency
The European Central Bank says it is exploring whether to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as an alternative to cash. One of ECB’s most prominent board members warns... more
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European central banks take big steps against Libra coin
Representatives of Facebook were grilled by central bank regulators on its planned Libra coin project amid concerns from EU governments regarding the threat the digital currency poses to financial stability.... more
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Central Bank of China gears up to launch regulated digital currency
As was recently reported from the China Finance 40 Group, a senior official at China’s central bank announced that the country will soon roll out its central bank digital currency (CBDC.)... more
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Mizuho Bank to roll out J Coin digital currency
Mizuho Bank is set to roll out a proprietary digital currency, J Coin, in March, backed by 60 regional domestic banks. The virtual currency is the result of the development of... more
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Proceeding with caution – a survey on central bank digital currency
A survey of central banks shows that a majority are collaboratively looking at the implications of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Although many have reached the stage of considering... more
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