Central Bank Digital Currency

Round-up of the week’s biggest blockchain news
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24 February, 2025

Round-up of the week’s biggest blockchain news

The blockchain and digital asset space flourishes in the finance sector with new stablecoin projects, tokenized bonds, and developments in...
34% of Israelis have high interest in CBDC: survey
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24 February, 2025

34% of Israelis have high interest in CBDC: survey

A survey found that over half of all Israelis want a digital shekel, and those aged over 60 and male...
Emerging economies lead digital currency adoption: study
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20 February, 2025

Emerging economies lead digital currency adoption: study

Digital currency adoption worldwide is gaining traction, with a new report highlighting the significance of emerging economies in driving the...
Namibia doesn’t need a CBDC: IMF
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19 February, 2025

Namibia doesn’t need a CBDC: IMF

An IMF mission that worked with the Bank of Namibia says it should focus on improving existing digital finance initiatives...
Central banks face mounting delays in CBDC issuance: report
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18 February, 2025

Central banks face mounting delays in CBDC issuance: report

The report found that 48% plan to issue a CBDC within the next five years, with a third delaying issuance...
Cash usage in Asia sinks; More firms embrace digital payments
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18 February, 2025

Cash usage in Asia sinks; More firms embrace digital payments

A report says physical cash will only account for 14% of total transactions in Asia by 2027, while more firms...
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