Bank for International Settlements

BIS: 9 new wholesale CBDCs to be launched by 2029 as retail CBDC interest wanes
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22 June, 2024

BIS: 9 new wholesale CBDCs to be launched by 2029 as retail CBDC interest wanes

The Bank for International Settlements has slashed its expectation of retail CBDC launches by 2029 to 6 from 11, but...
BIS newly-opened Toronto Innovation Hub focuses on open finance
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21 June, 2024

BIS newly-opened Toronto Innovation Hub focuses on open finance

Miguel Diaz, who previously led payment systems at the Bank of Mexico, will head the new hub, which will serve...
More central banks exploring CBDCs as number of pilots increases
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20 June, 2024

More central banks exploring CBDCs as number of pilots increases

CBDCs offer various benefits for global economies, according to a BIS report, leading banks to explore use cases tied to...
Big Chinese banks announce involvement in mBridge CBDC project
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18 June, 2024

Big Chinese banks announce involvement in mBridge CBDC project

The BIS announced that its mBrdige had entered the Minimum Viable Product stage and revealed that Saudi Arabia's central bank...
Is the BTC bull run over?
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18 June, 2024

Is the BTC bull run over?

In this piece, Gavin Lucas outlines the potential catalysts for a new digital currency bull market might be and why...
BIS mBridge CBDC project enters MVP stage
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14 June, 2024

BIS mBridge CBDC project enters MVP stage

A seamless cross-border atomic settlement is within arms' reach as Project mBridge enters the MVP stage, showcasing the possibilities of...