
Central Bank Digital Currency
Mastercard launches CBDC test platform
Mastercard has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) test platform. “The platform enables the simulation of issuance, distribution, and
Brazil targeting a 2022 launch for its CBDC
The CBDC will be part of the plan to digitize Brazil’s payment system, including launching an instant payments system and...
Bermuda launches stimulus token, but no plans for CBDC
Bermuda has launched a digital token to stimulate the local economy following the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Korea central bank seeks partner to build its CBDC architecture
Bank of Korea is looking for a firm to partner with on the CBDC’s second phase which involves building the...
China’s 2nd largest bank briefly launches CBDC wallet—then disables it
The China Construction Bank briefly rolled out the feature over the weekend, allowing users of its mobile app to access...
Bahamas central bank adds new digital currency to balance sheet
There was $48,000 worth of its central bank digital currency, the Sand Dollar, in circulation, according to the Bahamas central...