BIS-Led Project mBridge Seeks Private Sector Collaboration
Project mBridge, initiated by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in 2021, is now seeking private sector involvement to refine its prototype into a minimum...
Tag : CBDC
UAE Central Bank Greenlights New Regulation For Stablecoins
by Anna Garcia
The board of directors of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has approved the creation of a new regulation and license system...
Qatar Central Bank Begins CBDC Project
by Eva Moore
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has completed the foundational infrastructure for a central bank digital currency CBDC project and launched the initial phase of an...
WEF Warns of CBDC Vulnerability to Quantum Attacks
by Chloe Taylor
The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently issued a stark warning regarding the susceptibility of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to decryption attacks from quantum computer...
WEF Warns: CBDCs Vulnerable to Quantum Threat
by Bran Lopez
In a recent development, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has sounded an alarm regarding the susceptibility of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to decryption attacks...
China Investigates ‘Crypto Dad’ Yao Qian Amid CBDC Progress
by Bran Lopez
China Investigates Blockchain Advocate Yao Qian on Legal Suspicion China’s regulatory authorities have initiated an inquiry into Yao Qian, a prominent advocate for blockchain technology,...
New Zealand Explores Digital Cash
by Bran Lopez
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has initiated a 101-day public consultation on the principles and design options for the nation’s digital currency. However,...
IMF Offers Guidance to Andorra on Recording Bitcoin Transactions
by Anna Garcia
To improve its balance of payments data, Andorra asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for technical support in tracking Bitcoin transactions. In September 2023, the...
Hong Kong’s e-HKD CBDC Pilot Enters Second Phase
by Kevin Wilson
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the second phase of its e-Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD) pilot program, inviting industry players to propose prospective...
Israel Unveils Proposal for Shekel CBDC with Interest Features
by Henry Clarke
Introduction of Shekel CBDC with Interest Option Israel’s central bank has unveiled plans to introduce a new Israeli shekel central bank digital currency (CBDC) that...