Central Bank Digital Currency

Reserve Bank of Australia: ‘No need’ for Aussie CBDC
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22 September, 2020

Reserve Bank of Australia: ‘No need’ for Aussie CBDC

The Reserve Bank of Australia is reportedly skeptical of the benefits of CBDCs, and is also concerned about private stablecoins.
Bank for International Settlements hiring blockchain expert for digital currency
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21 September, 2020

Bank for International Settlements hiring blockchain expert for digital currency

BIS job ad suggests the organization is preparing to accelerate work on researching and developing central bank digital currencies.
Bahamas to launch Sand Dollar digital currency in October
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19 September, 2020

Bahamas to launch Sand Dollar digital currency in October

The Bahamas, a country of 400,000 people, has been pilot testing its digital currency—the Sand Dollar—since December 2019.
CBDCs to replace fiat in at least 3 countries by 2030: report
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11 September, 2020

CBDCs to replace fiat in at least 3 countries by 2030: report

Dutch group dGen notes at least 3-5 countries would have their own central bank digital currencies in place by the...
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...
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