Central Bank Digital Currency

Japan central bank kicks off digital yen feasibility study
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7 April, 2021

Japan central bank kicks off digital yen feasibility study

The central bank of Japan has started the first phase of a feasibility study with a goal of testing the...
ECB chief: Digital euro could take 4 years
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6 April, 2021

ECB chief: Digital euro could take 4 years

ECB President Christine Lagarde set out the intricate decision making process involved for the bank in a Bloomberg interview, in...
Germany’s federal bank tests blockchain payment system sans CBDC
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3 April, 2021

Germany’s federal bank tests blockchain payment system sans CBDC

The test bridges the gap between mainstream finance and blockchain technology without relying on a central bank digital currency.
Bank of Japan forms new committee to coordinate CBDC efforts
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31 March, 2021

Bank of Japan forms new committee to coordinate CBDC efforts

The Liaison and Coordination Committee will focus on facilitating smooth implementation of the proof of concept for the central bank...
Chinese banks open for digital yuan wallet applications
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30 March, 2021

Chinese banks open for digital yuan wallet applications

The move is being seen as a widening of the scope of trials of the digital currency, following successful regional...
China’s digital yuan will be private but not anonymous: CBDC lead
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24 March, 2021

China’s digital yuan will be private but not anonymous: CBDC lead

The controllable anonymity will protect the central bank digital currency against criminal use and ensure the bank can track all...
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