Central Bank Digital Currency

Philippines central bank pushes through with wholesale CBDC plans to improve payments
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17 January, 2023

Philippines central bank pushes through with wholesale CBDC plans to improve payments

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said it will not be exploring the retail version of its central bank digital currency but...
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...
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