Central Bank Digital Currency

Bahamas seeks international use of Sand Dollar digital currency
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21 October, 2020

Bahamas seeks international use of Sand Dollar digital currency

Officials at the Central Bank of the Bahamas are looking at integrating the Sand Dollar into the global financial system.
New Russia rules to set limit on digital asset buy for retail investors
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19 October, 2020

New Russia rules to set limit on digital asset buy for retail investors

Chief amongst the proposals is a separation of “qualified” and “non-qualified” investors, with separate rules relating to each class.
McDonald’s and Starbucks not participating in digital yuan testing: report
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17 October, 2020

McDonald’s and Starbucks not participating in digital yuan testing: report

The American fast food giants were previously thought to have been among the 3,000 firms taking part in trials of...
Bank of Russia exploring central bank digital currency
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16 October, 2020

Bank of Russia exploring central bank digital currency

The Bank of Russia is formally exploring options for a central bank digital currency, which would create a “digital ruble”...
Australian central bank dismisses need for digital currency
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16 October, 2020

Australian central bank dismisses need for digital currency

Australia’s digital payments systems are adequate for the citizens’ needs, according to Tory Richards, head of payments policy at the...
G20 countries establish global stablecoin rules
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15 October, 2020

G20 countries establish global stablecoin rules

While recognizing the rise in prominence of CBDCs, the Financial Stability Board is challenging the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of the...
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