A CBDC is a digital form of central bank money that is widely available to the general public. “Central bank money” refers to money that is a liability of the central bank.
In recent years, digital currencies have rapidly evolved, and Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC, has gained substantial attention as central banks explore new financial innovations. But what is CBDC? Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, CBDCs are issued and regulated by central banks, integrating digital innovation with traditional monetary stability. In this guide, we will uncover…
The European Central Bank would like to lay the foundation for the publication of CBDC as early as November. However, the preparatory phase that will then be initiated is expected to last over two years. Accordingly, the digital central bank currency will not be released before 2025. Digital Euro: Issuance of CBDC could start in November? The…
Several central banks, led by the Bank for International Settlements tested a CBDC. In the test run, this represented several fiat currencies, served successfully as a cross-border payment method and was based on a public blockchain. In the meantime, functions have even been tested that were previously only known from the DeFi sector. Central banks successfully tested…
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) calls for a unified, tightly controlled CBDC. It is intended to counterbalance the allegedly failed cryptocurrencies. The crypto world of all things provides the best arguments for a new digital currency. BIS calls for tightly controlled CBDC The Bank for International Settlements ( BIS ) recently released a report calling for a tightly controlled CBDC. The…
The US Federal Reserve is starting a CBDC pilot project in the US in cooperation with some well-known financial institutions. A digital dollar is to be tested on the basis of blockchain technology, which has the potential for innovation. FED tests Regulated Liability Network (RLN) In a press release , the US Federal Reserve announced a 12-week test of the…
Can a CBDC be built on the basis of the Ethereum blockchain? Australia is introducing its eAUD with exactly this plan. The Australian central bank’s project also surprises with a few other details. CBDC in Australia: white paper published While many other countries have been working on their own digital central bank currency for some time, the Australian central…
The USA has been working on a crypto framework since spring. The framework law aims to bring more security to investors and reduce the illegal use of crypto. A digital dollar is also an option. A summary has now been published for the first time. What exactly is it about? Crypto in the US: leadership to grow The US…
The cryptocurrency market has benefited greatly from the growing global demand. This year has seen Bitcoin have reached a trillion market capitalization, and Meme currencies such as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu have reached their all-time highs. The growing demand for cryptocurrencies has forced the Reserve Bank of Australia to issue a warning to Australians as it casts…
Traders and investors are becoming more aware of the potential of cryptocurrencies, especially with their growing multi-trillion market cap. Marion Laboure, an analyst and senior economist at Deutsche Bank, recently published a research-based interview covering digital currencies and their potential to shape the future of global payments. Already, Bitcoin and Ethereum are being used in…
Moody’s Investors Service Limited, one of the world’s largest credit-rating firms, is seeking to hire a cryptocurrency analyst, according to the recent job posting. As for the job ads, the major credit rating company based in New York placed a new opening on LinkedIn’s employment listings. The positing signals that Moody’s is taking a more serious look…