
Digital Dollar
US lawmakers want to look at Justice Department’s CBDC assessment
House Republicans noted that only Congress has the power to coin money and regulate the value thereof, despite Biden’s order...
Fed chair still undecided on dollar CBDC
The Federal Reserve is still weighing the advantages of a CBDC and is in no rush to reach a decision...
Fed’s Lael Brainard: CBDC may provide important foundation for US retail payments
Lael Brainard, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, recently spoke about the Federal Reserve’s approach and thoughts...
Federal Reserve: 2021 is the year we will engage the public on digital dollar
Jerome Powell has in the past remained tightlipped on the central bank digital currency, urging caution and claiming the Federal...
Bank of Canada: Coronavirus could accelerate central bank digital currency
The Bank of Canada said the global health crisis had hastened the urgency of the development of its state-backed digital...
Bank of Canada ready to move ‘sooner than expected’ on digital dollar
Central bank officials have indicated progress has been made on launching a digital currency, citing the pressures of the COVID-19...