Central Bank Digital Currency

China is about to launch its national blockchain platform, part of Beijing’s grand strategy to lead the digital transformation of the world economy.

By Wolfie Zhao David Pan

Apr 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. UTC

Apr 14, 2020

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China

China Will 'Undoubtedly' Pursue Digital Yuan, Central Bank Says

The People’s Bank of China has sent one of its strongest signals yet of a commitment to creating a digital national currency.

By David Pan

Apr 6, 2020 at 6:40 p.m. UTC

Apr 6, 2020

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Finance

China

While Some Hoard Dollar Bills, Others Envision Germy Cash's Quick Demise

Is a cash-based society sustainable in a pandemic? Hoarders say yes. Health experts say maybe. Visionaries say no: It’s a moment for systemic change.

By Danny Nelson

Mar 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. UTC

Mar 28, 2020

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Central banks

4 Reasons Central Banks Should Launch Retail Digital Currencies

Central banks have four good reasons to adopt digital currency: financial stability, identity management, inclusion and consumer protection.

By Ajit Tripathi

Mar 21, 2020 at 1:24 p.m. UTC

Mar 21, 2020

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Payments

BIS Paper Reckons With P2P Payments, Tokenized Securities, Central Bank Digital Currencies

Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements say the future of payments may be peer to peer, but a number of considerations must be satisfied before distributed ledge...

By Danny Nelson

Mar 1, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2020

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Finance

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Secretive Digital Fiat Project Emerges With New Partner as CBDC Chatter Grows

Fnality, a high-profile digital fiat project backed by 14 big-name financial institutions, is teaming with the ConsenSys-backed Adhara.

By Ian Allison

Feb 24, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 24, 2020

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China

China's DCEP Unlikely to Impact Crypto Markets in the Long Term, eToro Analyst Says

China is taking a great leap forward to develop a central bank digital currency, with more than 80 patents filed by the People’s Bank last week.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Feb 17, 2020 at 5:15 p.m. UTC

Feb 17, 2020

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Federal reserve

Mainstream Moments and the CompuServe of Crypto, Feat. Andreas M. Antonopoulos

With the price of bitcoin headed up again, the idea of blockchains and digital currencies has never been more palatable to the mainstream. We've seen this cycle before, but co...

By Adam B. Levine

Feb 16, 2020 at 2:21 p.m. UTC

Feb 16, 2020

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Federal reserve

The Top Narratives Driving Crypto Market Growth, Feat. Travis Kling

The halving? Coronavirus and volatility? Fed action? Listeners vote on what's driving crypto growth.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Feb 14, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 14, 2020

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Central bank digital currency

Trump Fed Nominee Judy Shelton Says US Should Be Proactive on Digital Dollar

Judy Shelton, President Trump’s nominee to the Federal Reserve Board, told lawmakers that digitizing the U.S. dollar could help maintain the currency’s ascendancy in global co...

By David Pan

Feb 14, 2020 at 2:00 a.m. UTC

Feb 14, 2020

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