CBDCs in Focus This Year: Will These be the Bitcoin Killer?
In 2018, prominent economist Nouriel Roubini predicted that CBCDs would “destroy bitcoin”.
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BIS, SNB, SIX test integration of wholesale CBDC settlement with commercial banks
Swiss National Bank (SNB) and five commercial banks integrated wholesale CBDC in their existing back-office systems and processes.
RBA not convinced of strong case for central bank digital currency
Reserve Bank of Australia staff have not been convinced to date that a strong policy case has emerged in Australia for a CBDC.
Fin institutions conclude experiment on using CBDC for settling French treasury bonds
A consortium of institutions led by Euroclear have concluded an experiment on the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC).
mBridge Project on central bank digital currencies shows various benefits
Joint research on multiple central bank digital currency (CBDC) shows potential for speeding up cross-border payments and reducing costs.
BIS, several c-banks to test CBDCs for international settlements
BIS Innovation Hub and central banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa will test CBDCs for international settlements.
MAS, BdF complete central bank digital currency experiment
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Banque de France complete an experiment using central bank digital currency (CBDC).
SNB, Banque de France and BIS to conduct CBDC experiment
The Swiss National Bank, the Banque de France and the BIS Innovation Hub will conduct an experiment using wholesale CBDC.
BoE, HM Treasury to establish Central Bank Digital Currency Taskforce
The Bank of England and HM Treasury have today announced the joint creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Taskforce.
RBA remains skeptic about retail CBDC in Australia
RBA is of the view there is not a strong public policy case at present for issuance of a retail CBDC in Australia.
