Central Bank Digital Currency

Kazakhstan, Hong Kong join SWIFT’s CBDC interoperability beta test
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19 September, 2023

Kazakhstan, Hong Kong join SWIFT’s CBDC interoperability beta test

The new beta test focuses on interlinking CBDCs to foster cross-border payments, while a second test with 30 banks tests...
BIS partners with Israel, Hong Kong for retail CBDC experiment
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17 September, 2023

BIS partners with Israel, Hong Kong for retail CBDC experiment

The Bank for International Settlements has announced a successful CBDC proof of concept—Project Sela—prioritizing inclusivity and privacy, poised to revolutionize...
Indian firms pioneer CBDC solutions for feature phones amid slow internet adoption
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16 September, 2023

Indian firms pioneer CBDC solutions for feature phones amid slow internet adoption

Nokia's parent firm, HMD Global, with Airtel Payments Bank and IDEMIA, is creating offline payment options for the digital rupee,...
Reserve Bank of India’s CBDC enhancements aim to boost adoption
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15 September, 2023

Reserve Bank of India’s CBDC enhancements aim to boost adoption

The Reserve Bank of India is planning upgrades for its digital rupee to encourage wider adoption, including offline payments and...
Grab super app Web 3.0 features launched for users in Singapore
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13 September, 2023

Grab super app Web 3.0 features launched for users in Singapore

Grab adds Web 3.0 with NFT vouchers for its Singapore market as it eyes expansion in Southeast Asia.
China’s Shandong province aims for $20B metaverse valuation by 2025
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12 September, 2023

China’s Shandong province aims for $20B metaverse valuation by 2025

Shandong province aims to become a metaverse hub, investing heavily to attract industry giants and reach a 150 billion yuan...
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