Central Bank Digital Currency

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...
Japan eyes central bank digital currency experiments in 2021
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20 March, 2021

Japan eyes central bank digital currency experiments in 2021

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda stressed the need for Japan to prepare thoroughly for a time in which it...
Russia to pilot digital ruble prototype in 2021
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17 March, 2021

Russia to pilot digital ruble prototype in 2021

Russia’s central bank intends on launching a digital ruble prototype this year, its deputy chairman has recently revealed.
South Korea’s Shinhan Bank trials new digital currency platform
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15 March, 2021

South Korea’s Shinhan Bank trials new digital currency platform

Shinhan Bank is hoping to collaborate with the central bank with the blockchain-powered platform, in order to assist with the...
First set of local retailers in Shanghai accept digital yuan payments
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13 March, 2021

First set of local retailers in Shanghai accept digital yuan payments

As local outlets report, China is accelerating its rollout as it readies the digital currency for use during the Winter...
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