Central Bank Digital Currency

Bank of Israel remains unsure of CBDC even amid public support
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13 May, 2022

Bank of Israel remains unsure of CBDC even amid public support

The public said that a digital shekel would reduce reliance on cash and advance the fintech industry, but the BOI...
BIS survey: 9 in every 10 central banks exploring CBDCs
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12 May, 2022

BIS survey: 9 in every 10 central banks exploring CBDCs

90% of 81 central banks are at various stages of development of a digital currency, according to a recently published...
ECB publishes privacy options for its planned digital euro
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9 May, 2022

ECB publishes privacy options for its planned digital euro

The European Central Bank has published a report presenting the privacy options it is considering in the development of a...
Hong Kong central bank calls for public comments on its retail digital currency
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3 May, 2022

Hong Kong central bank calls for public comments on its retail digital currency

The HKMA has issued a discussion paper titled "e-HKD: A policy and design perspective," where it laid out the central...
China trials tax and charge payments with digital yuan
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3 May, 2022

China trials tax and charge payments with digital yuan

The country is now testing the digital yuan—e-CNY—for use in payments of tax, stamp duty, and social security premiums with...
Philippines central bank embarks on wholesale CBDC pilot project
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2 May, 2022

Philippines central bank embarks on wholesale CBDC pilot project

Central bank governor Benjamin Diokno said the wholesale CBDC may help the country address financial system problems like issues in...