Central Bank Digital Currency

Russia exploring CBDC for settlements of real estate deals
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30 June, 2022

Russia exploring CBDC for settlements of real estate deals

Testing state-backed digital currency for real estate settlements is already ongoing, along with testing for use in making regular payments...
Qatar Central Bank governor: Qatar is in ‘foundation stage’ of CBDC exploration
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28 June, 2022

Qatar Central Bank governor: Qatar is in ‘foundation stage’ of CBDC exploration

The QCB chief also commented on Qatar's plans for blockchain technology and digital currencies, noting that blockchain has the potential...
BIS: Innovation Hub’s experiments show CBDCs are the future of cross-border payments
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27 June, 2022

BIS: Innovation Hub’s experiments show CBDCs are the future of cross-border payments

In a research report, the BISIH highlighted results achieved from four recent cross-border multiple CBDC platform pilot projects the BIS...
Japan’s Soramitsu to conduct CBDC feasibility study for the Philippines and Vietnam
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24 June, 2022

Japan’s Soramitsu to conduct CBDC feasibility study for the Philippines and Vietnam

According to Nikkei, the two countries are revamping their CBDCs efforts in response to the growing popularity of Chinese payments...
Philippines: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas pushing through with CBDC experiment
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22 June, 2022

Philippines: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas pushing through with CBDC experiment

A management team has been put to take on the initiative, with Deputy Gov. Mamerto Tangonan as project lead, Edna...
Israel central bank teams up with Hong Kong to test retail digital currency
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21 June, 2022

Israel central bank teams up with Hong Kong to test retail digital currency

Bank of Israel partnered with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank for International Settlements to test the feasibility...
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