Central Bank Digital Currency

Kazakhstan ramps up block reward mining venture as central bank preps CBDC
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7 July, 2020

Kazakhstan ramps up block reward mining venture as central bank preps CBDC

The country’s block reward mining efforts have thus far attracted investment of 82.6 million Tenge, approximately $20 million.
Bank of Canada: Digital dollar to focus on accessibility and inclusion
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2 July, 2020

Bank of Canada: Digital dollar to focus on accessibility and inclusion

The Bank of Canada is aiming to develop a central bank digital currency that could mimic bank notes on the...
Swedish central bank publishes digital currency ‘economic review’
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28 June, 2020

Swedish central bank publishes digital currency ‘economic review’

The 98-page document discusses Riksbank’s plans for e-krona, the Swedish central bank’s issued fiat token.
Italy’s bank association wants to pilot digital euro
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23 June, 2020

Italy’s bank association wants to pilot digital euro

The ABI recognizes that the world, as well as money, is evolving and adapting to the digital lifestyles that many...
Bank of Thailand makes headway in digital currency
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22 June, 2020

Bank of Thailand makes headway in digital currency

Thailand’s central bank is reported to be working with commercial banks in developing a distributed ledger system.
South Korea assembles advisory group to prepare for digital won
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16 June, 2020

South Korea assembles advisory group to prepare for digital won

The panel will decide which laws may need to be amended to guarantee a smooth launch of a South Korean...
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