
Retail CBDC
Hongkong’s eHKD still in progress, while mBridge to launch by mid-2024
Initial experiments with e-HKD have shown promise, but they are still conducting trials to explore a handful of use cases,...
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...
Retail CBDCs could open a can of worms for central banks: IMF director
Unlike wholesale CBDCs, which can be put in place without significant disruptions, retail CBDCs are more risky and could threaten...
IMF: CBDC will solve Jordan’s cross-border challenges
Launching a CBDC would open a pathway for Jordan to improve its domestic payment systems, but the IMF warned that...
BIS wraps up cross-border retail CBDC ‘Project Icebreaker’
The Bank for International Settlements’ "Project Icebreaker" project delved into the benefits and risks of launching retail central bank digital...
Israel, Sweden, Norway collaborate on retail CBDCs to offer instant cross-border transactions
Retail CBDCs could solve cross-border friction, but Yaron admitted that several challenges remain, including enforcing AML rules and possibly pushing...
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