Central Bank Digital Currency

Vietnam’s PM asks central bank to explore CBDC based on blockchain
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7 July, 2021

Vietnam’s PM asks central bank to explore CBDC based on blockchain

The prime minister has been pushing for e-governance as he seeks to make Vietnam’s government an efficient digital one, putting...
Spain proposes new digital euro
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5 July, 2021

Spain proposes new digital euro

Spain’s ruling Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) has proposed the creation of a research group to examine how a digital euro...
Singapore central bank launches global challenge for retail CBDC solutions
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4 July, 2021

Singapore central bank launches global challenge for retail CBDC solutions

The Global CBDC Challenge focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of payment and stimulating financial inclusion through the discovery of innovative...
China rolls out digital yuan for subway payments in Beijing, Suzhou
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3 July, 2021

China rolls out digital yuan for subway payments in Beijing, Suzhou

The municipal government of Beijing announced that users of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China digital app would be...
Nigeria CBDC already in development with plans for pilot testing in 2021: report
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26 June, 2021

Nigeria CBDC already in development with plans for pilot testing in 2021: report

The West African country has been cracking down on digital currencies for months, but according to one report, it has...
Bank of Israel official confirms digital shekel plans
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25 June, 2021

Bank of Israel official confirms digital shekel plans

Andrew Abir said the bank had begun piloting the digital currency, though was keen to downplay suggestions that a wider...
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