Central Bank Digital Currency

People’s Bank of China currency report now includes digital yuan
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16 January, 2023

People’s Bank of China currency report now includes digital yuan

Including digital yuan data in the final report is a clear statement of intent by the PBoC to move with...
Mexico CBDC initial phase paused, full-scale launch remains unclear
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13 January, 2023

Mexico CBDC initial phase paused, full-scale launch remains unclear

Bank of Mexico's Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath confirmed that the CBDC will be operational in early 2024, giving the central...
Russia studying CBDCs for cross-border payments amid tightening sanctions
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13 January, 2023

Russia studying CBDCs for cross-border payments amid tightening sanctions

Efforts to launch the digital ruble are already in place, with testing client-to-business (C2B) operations by selected financial institutions scheduled...
Hong Kong lawmaker wants to convert its planned CBDC to stablecoin
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12 January, 2023

Hong Kong lawmaker wants to convert its planned CBDC to stablecoin

The wider virtual currency ecosystem could gain from converting the planned CBDC to a stablecoin, according to Wu Jeizhuang, member...
ECB seeking stakeholder input on the digital euro rulebook
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10 January, 2023

ECB seeking stakeholder input on the digital euro rulebook

The European Central Bank officially opened the application for those interested in joining the Rulebook Development Group, with the application...
Digital ruble bill submitted to Russia’s State Duma
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4 January, 2023

Digital ruble bill submitted to Russia’s State Duma

The new draft bill seeks to make the Bank of Russia the “sole operator” of the digital ruble to the...
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