CBDC
Summary New Zealand is considering issuing a CBDC denominated in New Zealand dollars but has not made a decision yet. The process is multi-stage and multi-year,…
Summary Regulator plans to explore deeper into select pilots from Phase 1 of e-HKD project, focusing on programmability, tokenization, atomic settlement, and new use cases. Key…
Summary HKMA will launch a wCBDC Sandbox called Project Ensemble to research and test tokenization use cases for settlement of tokenized real-world assets like green bonds,…
Summary TLDR: Despite increasing interest in central bank digital currencies, cash remains the preferred form of payment in many countries. Adoption of digital currencies is still…
Summary TLDR: Federal Reserve Chair Powell emphasizes that the U.S. government would never have access to all financial transactions like in China’s digital currency system. Key…
Summary The country’s Central Banker believes that fiat money is more trustworthy than stablecoins due to the backing of the government. Key Points 1. Central Banker’s…