Central Bank Digital Currency

HSBC, HKUST partner on e-HKD CBDC pilot to complement banking regulator efforts
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22 September, 2023

HSBC, HKUST partner on e-HKD CBDC pilot to complement banking regulator efforts

HSBC and HKUST Business School collaborate on a hypothetical e-HKD pilot to aid Hong Kong Monetary Authority in CBDC development,...
Philippine Blockchain Week 2023 Day 2 delves into the evolving world of fintech
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21 September, 2023

Philippine Blockchain Week 2023 Day 2 delves into the evolving world of fintech

Day 2 of the Philippine Blockchain Week 2023 offers a glimpse of the future of the banking sector, the challenges...
IMF’s CBDC blueprint calls for ‘paced and iterative’ approach among banking regulators
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19 September, 2023

IMF’s CBDC blueprint calls for ‘paced and iterative’ approach among banking regulators

IMF seeks to guide banking regulators on CBDCs for local economies, emphasizing phased, iterative, and jurisdiction-specific approaches.
US House Financial Services Committee hearing critical of CBDCs
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19 September, 2023

US House Financial Services Committee hearing critical of CBDCs

While there is a growing list of nations exploring and launching their CBDCs, the U.S. remains negative about creating its...
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...