Central Bank Digital Currency

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...
China digital yuan catering to small retail transactions
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27 August, 2020

China digital yuan catering to small retail transactions

The digital currency electronic payment has been on a test run, targeting small retail transactions amid preparations for nationwide rollout.
Brazil central bank forms CBDC study group
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27 August, 2020

Brazil central bank forms CBDC study group

The group will investigate the implications of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) on the country’s economy, among other things.
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