Central Bank Digital Currency

Federal Reserve: 2021 is the year we will engage the public on digital dollar
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1 March, 2021

Federal Reserve: 2021 is the year we will engage the public on digital dollar

Jerome Powell has in the past remained tightlipped on the central bank digital currency, urging caution and claiming the Federal...
China joins Hong Kong and Thailand in CBDC research project
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27 February, 2021

China joins Hong Kong and Thailand in CBDC research project

China and the United Arab Emirates have joined a research initiative that studies the feasibility of a central bank digital...
Sweden extends central bank digital currency trial for another year
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21 February, 2021

Sweden extends central bank digital currency trial for another year

A trial of Sweden’s e-krona will be extended for another year to 2021, in a bid to better understand the...
Bahamas launches the first digital currency-linked debit card
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20 February, 2021

Bahamas launches the first digital currency-linked debit card

The Bahamas launched the Sand Dollar as it sought to insulate its financial system against the constant disruptions that occur...
Russian mobile networks plan wallet and payment services for digital ruble
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19 February, 2021

Russian mobile networks plan wallet and payment services for digital ruble

Mobile networks Beeline and Megafon are reported to be considering supporting services for an eventual central bank digital currency.
ECB exec proposes penalty for hoarding digital euro
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18 February, 2021

ECB exec proposes penalty for hoarding digital euro

Fabio Panetta wants a €3,000 threshold for digital euro users to hold, beyond which they would incur a penalty, such...
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