New research shows that 134 countries are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Those countries account for 98% of the world’s economy, according to findings released Tuesday...
The future of the digital euro could be decided next year. But as Bloomberg News reported Sunday (Aug. 18), many people in Europe’s largest economy...
Bundesbank’s president said central banks must speed the adoption of digital currency to remain viable. “If you would have asked me 20 years ago if...
The European Central Bank (ECB) Rulebook Development Group (RDG) has drafted the first chapters of a digital euro rulebook. This first draft follows the legislative...
Scores of central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives are in the works or already active — and yet pose some key concerns for central banks....
The Bank of Korea plans to launch a pilot program for its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the fourth quarter of 2024. The program will...
Before making a final decision on the potential launch of a digital euro, the European Central Bank (ECB) must assess the impact of a digital euro on...
The European Commission (EC) says a digital euro should complement cash, not replace it. The EC on Wednesday (June 28) published a pair of proposals...
The European Union will reportedly publish draft rules governing a digital euro this week. The regulations provide the legal basis for the digital currency, assuming...