Central Bank Digital Currency

Mastercard launches CBDC test platform
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9 September, 2020

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
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8 September, 2020

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
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5 September, 2020

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
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3 September, 2020

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
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2 September, 2020

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
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27 August, 2020

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...
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