Central Bank Digital Currency

France, Switzerland conclude major wholesale CBDC test with BIS
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14 December, 2021

France, Switzerland conclude major wholesale CBDC test with BIS

The French and Swiss central banks tested the use of a wholesale CBDC in cross-border funds transfers, with Credit Suisse,...
China links digital yuan to Hong Kong’s Faster Payments System in second CBDC trial phase
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14 December, 2021

China links digital yuan to Hong Kong’s Faster Payments System in second CBDC trial phase

China has embarked on the second phase of its cross-border central bank digital currency research with Hong Kong, and it...
Tanzania central bank wants to develop own digital currency
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4 December, 2021

Tanzania central bank wants to develop own digital currency

The Bank of Tanzania is looking to expand its digital currency research and development team capacity, following the footsteps of...
Consortium of private firms in Japan to launch yen-based digital currency
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3 December, 2021

Consortium of private firms in Japan to launch yen-based digital currency

The consortium has brought together some of Japan’s largest firms, from banks to tech firms, and plans to launch the...
Bank of France: Digital currency regulations more urgent than CBDC
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3 December, 2021

Bank of France: Digital currency regulations more urgent than CBDC

The deputy governor of the Bank of France addressed the need for DeFi and digital assets regulations and expressed his...
Peru to partner with other countries for CBDC development
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25 November, 2021

Peru to partner with other countries for CBDC development

Central Bank President Julio Velarde said the government is partnering with countries with more advanced experience in developing its central...
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