Central Bank Digital Currency

Hong Kong to study retail CBDC as it links China’s digital yuan to domestic payments
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11 June, 2021

Hong Kong to study retail CBDC as it links China’s digital yuan to domestic payments

While announcing a roadmap that seeks to strengthen the region’s fintech sector, the HKMA revealed it has been collaborating with...
China giving away $6 million in Beijing digital yuan test
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7 June, 2021

China giving away $6 million in Beijing digital yuan test

The Beijing Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau plans to give away 200 red envelopes to local residents, with each...
Sweden central bank partners with local bank for CBDC trial
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3 June, 2021

Sweden central bank partners with local bank for CBDC trial

Handelsbanken, considered to be one of the oldest and largest banks in Sweden, has emerged as the first participant in...
Indonesia announces plans for central bank digital currency
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29 May, 2021

Indonesia announces plans for central bank digital currency

Bank of Indonesia bank has turned its focus to studying the benefits of a digital currency, as well as the...
The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 46: China mining crackdown, US sharpens CBDC focus, Domineum teams up with nChain
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28 May, 2021

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 46: China mining crackdown, US sharpens CBDC focus, Domineum teams up with nChain

China is shaking down the digital currency market, forcing mining companies in the country to make drastic changes in their...
South Africa central bank launches feasibility study for retail CBDC
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28 May, 2021

South Africa central bank launches feasibility study for retail CBDC

The South African Reserve Bank has launched a study on the feasibility of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as...
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