CBDC
Discover the latest in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and state-backed digital currencies. Get updates on adoption, rules, real-world uses, and new technologies shaping the future of digital money worldwide.
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Stablecoins, Deposit Tokens, and the UAE’s Next Banking Question
The UAE was among the first regulators globally to publish a clear rulebook for virtual assets, including stablecoins. One local…
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CBDCs Between Progress and Stagnation: BIS 2024 Survey in Perspective
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released its 2024 survey on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto assets,…
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CBUAE Report Signals Near-Term Launch of Digital Dirham, Highlights Key Design Features
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has published a comprehensive report detailing the progress, design principles, and policy framework…
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Bank of England Rethinks Digital Pound as Doubts Grow Over CBDC Necessity
The Bank of England (BoE) is reportedly reconsidering its plans to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC), commonly referred…
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Morocco Moves Toward Cross-Border CBDC Integration
Morocco is stepping up its digital finance strategy, with Bank Al-Maghrib now exploring cross-border applications for its central bank digital…
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Kazakhstan-UAE Talks on Digital Assets and FinTech Collaboration
A high-level delegation from the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market…
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CBUAE Unveils New Dirham Symbol and Confirms Digital Dirham Launch in 2025
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has confirmed the 2025 launch of the Digital Dirham, while unveiling a new…
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Eurosystem Expands DLT Settlement Initiative with Central Bank Money
The European Central Bank (ECB) is advancing its initiative to settle transactions recorded on distributed ledger technology (DLT) in central…
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NYDFS and BoE Launch Key Initiatives to Advance Financial Innovation and Crypto Regulation
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) and the Bank of England (BoE) have announced impactful initiatives aimed at…
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Iran’s Central Bank Plans Digital Rial Launch and New Financial Strategies
The Central Bank of Iran is preparing to launch its digital currency, the Digital Rial, as part of a broader…
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