PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Citigroup will be helping governments around the world establish sovereign digital currencies, or central bank digital currencies (CBDC), CEO Michael Corbat says, according to a report from CoinDesk. Speaking with David Rubenstein at a Bloomberg event on Friday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2020

The goal, according to Brainard, is to assess potential risks associated with a proposed digital currency (also known as a central bank digital currency or CBDC) and its possible impact within payments. Legal issues include whether a CBDC would have status as legal tender.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

They convert their fiat currency into cryptocurrency, which middlemen in Cuba then bid on and pay for in cash to the sellers’ family members in Cuba. In other news, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced Thursday (Dec. The middleman gets a commission fee from the exchange, and BitRemesas takes a percentage as well.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as of July, some 36 central banks published studies on the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) also known as a digital fiat currency, the report stated. “In Further, the European Union is working on the digital euro, and Sweden is testing its CBDC.

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Clearly Payments

AUGUST 29, 2024

With the rise of digital payments, cryptocurrencies, and fintech innovations, CBDCs represent a new frontier in the evolution of money. This article covers what CBDCs are, how they have evolved until 2024, their impact on payments, and the future they could shape. What Are CBDCs? Any decision to issue a CBDC in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

According to a study by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will be available for 20 percent of the world’s population in the next three years. A survey asked banks if they were currently working on CBDCs, additionally asking about their motives.

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Clearly Payments

AUGUST 24, 2024

According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), 114 central banks, representing over 95% of global GDP, were engaged in some form of CBDC research or development by the end of 2023. Digital cash, whether in the form of cryptocurrencies or central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) , promises to redefine the future of money.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2020

Partially brought on by the emergence of cryptocurrencies and Facebook’s upcoming introduction of the Libra coin, central banks across the globe have been looking into launching eCurrency as a means of maintaining states’ control over money. Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Saturday (Jan.

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PYMNTS

MAY 21, 2020

At least some of these efforts seem aimed at stanching the rise of cryptocurrencies, which proponents say can compete with traditional currencies because of their decentralized nature. A wholesale CBDC, restricted to a limited group of financial counterparties, would be largely business as usual,” he said. “A

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

Central bank digital currencies (or CBDCs) have been gathering steam, at least as a concept. As many as 80 percent of the 66 central banks polled by the Bank of International Settlements said they were at some stage of CBDC development. No Race To Rollout . But a race to a rollout is not in the cards. Interoperability Is Key.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Central bank leaders from six countries and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have planned an April meeting to discuss digital currencies and the parameters involved for launching their own, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Thursday (Feb. In January, the central banks of the U.K., In January, the central banks of the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

But: The bank is keeping an eye on the experiences and progress of other nations, and still is researching its own technological and “policy implications” of wholesale forms of CBDC. Separately, of course, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has said that a test of a CBDC rests with small retail transactions — not large-volume transactions.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The BoE has warned about Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra , as well as other digital coins, and how they must be carefully considered before being approved. Many central banks around the globe are wrestling with the implications of digital currencies and how they will affect a country’s financial health.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In other news, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is exploring the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), in partnership with the National Australia Bank , Commonwealth Bank , Perpetual Limited and ConsenSys Software , the bank announced in a press release. RBA expects to finish the project at the end of this year.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The First Deputy Governor of the central bank of France, Denis Beau, spoke in support of a blockchain-based settlement system that would allow for faster transfers of euros, as well as be more cost-efficient, according to a report by Yahoo! The ECB has been open to the idea, and could already be experimenting.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

Speaking at a virtual conference about the future of money, European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Yves Mersch said a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a game-changer. “A However, a retail CBDC, accessible to all, would be a game-changer, so a retail CBDC is now our main focus.”. We have to be ready.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2021

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Banque de France has completed its central bank digital currency (CBDC) test, while roughly 60,000 loans were distributed during the first week of the reopened Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Banque De France Has Finished CBDC Trial.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The recently released report by the Bank for International Settlements ( BIS ) offers a general framework for digital currencies. The BIS noted of central bank digital currency ( CBDC ) that “a CBDC could provide a complementary central bank money to the public, supporting a more resilient and diverse domestic payment system.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Beyond bitcoin – that marquee name of crypto and its brethren, which have yet to escape wild price swings and speculative fervor – lies the prospect of CBDCs. India, according to reports earlier this fall, is mulling a ban on cryptos in general, but may indeed look more deeply into a CBDC. Beyond that, national efforts are piecemeal.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

For his part, Powell said it is important to look at not only the “potential benefits of a CBDC, but also the potential risks, and also recognize the important trade-offs that have to be thought through carefully,” according to the news service. The Fed chief, noting that the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2020

Meanwhile, European Central Bank (ECB) board member Yves Mersch said at a recent virtual conference that about 80 percent of 66 central banks queried by the Bank of International Settlements were already working on central bank digital currencies (CBDC).

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

As noted in this space last week, about 80 percent of 66 central banks queried by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) are working on central bank digital currencies (CBDC). He pointed to the concept of synthetic central bank digital currencies ( CBDC ).

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

Masayoshi Amamiya said that if technology triggers increased public interest, it is possible there could be a need for the issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDC). There are still many details that must be investigated before CBDC can be issued, Amamiya said. The speed of technical innovation is very fast.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The Federal Reserve is collaborating with seven central banks and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to hammer out a framework for digital currency. . Cunliffe also told Reuters that he did not think any single approach to a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would end up being the dominating force. “I

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2019

Agustin Carstens, the general manager at the Bank for International Settlements , said that banks shouldn’t issue their own bitcoin-like tokens because it could undermine global financial stability, as well as monetary policy, according to a report by Bloomberg. A move like this could potentially undermine the whole system, he said.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

He added that central banks could act as a connector for private money flows and help to streamline settlement. When countries consider issuing central bank digital currencies, they must conduct a comprehensive study on how it affects their settlement and financial systems,” Amamiya said.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Brazil’s latest CBDC news follows reports in this space last month that China is also gearing for a 2022 launch of a digital yuan — perhaps most notably for use at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. CBDC trials already underway in China are reportedly looking at smaller retail payments.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

The OMFIF seeks to create connections between the traditional banking and cryptocurrency spaces. The group, which has been releasing detailed central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and cryptocurrency reports as of 2018, is geared toward CBDCs and retail and wholesale payments. .

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Cryptocurrencies Market Resurgence The resurgence in cryptocurrency prices and the anticipated halving of Bitcoin in mid-2024 has reignited interest in the potential of distributed ledger technology to reshape the financial landscape. It remains to be seen how the industry will evolve and address these challenges in 2024.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

To that end, a Bank for International Settlements ( BIS ) study concludes that “embedded regulation” might offer a solution for stablecoins, defined as cryptocurrencies with values tied to fiat currencies or other assets. The Value Of CBDC . In a paper that debuted Tuesday (Nov.

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Finovate

APRIL 4, 2025

In their report, Float pointed to legacy banking infrastructure and inefficient processes as the culprit, noting that many companies continued to patronize financial institutions that required time-consuming in-person visits and manual reviews, or long settlement times.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Unlike bitcoin, the digital yuan is not a cryptocurrency because it is being issued and controlled by China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). They will receive a digital red packet that can be downloaded using the official Renminbi app that only the winners will be able to access. The money can be used Oct.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The United States Federal Reserve is examining the possibilities and issues surrounding cryptocurrencies and digital payments, which include whether there would be a benefit to the agency issuing a digital currency , according to a report by Reuters.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

To make sure that they stay at the center of the global payment system, the head of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) says that central banks have to embrace the revolution in digital money, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Dec. Carstens started his BIS term advocating for authorities to rein in cryptocurrencies.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

The OMFIF seeks to create connections between the traditional banking and cryptocurrency spaces. The group, which has been releasing detailed central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and cryptocurrency reports as of 2018, is geared toward CBDCs and retail and wholesale payments. .

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 6, 2024

Project mBridge , a collaborative initiative involving multiple central banks and the Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS), h as reached an important development milestone. Several commercial banks have already started using the mBridge platform to facilitate cross-border CBDC payments among participating jurisdictions.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

As quoted by Reuters, she termed the cryptocurrency a “highly speculative asset, which has conducted some funny business and some interesting and totally reprehensible money laundering activity.” As reported by Reuters this week, Lagarde said at a conference sponsored by the newswire that bitcoin should be regulated — worldwide.

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