Browsing: CBDC
Global news and developments on central bank digital currencies from around the world.
The digital ruble is increasingly being viewed as a future competitor to Russia’s Mir card system, according to market analysts,…
China is preparing a major shift in the institutional role of its central bank digital currency. From January 1, 2026,…
China’s central bank has signalled fresh political backing for multilateral central bank digital currency bridge projects, tying cross-border digital payments…
The Bank of Korea is moving quickly to restart its central bank digital currency programme, pushing ahead with a second…
The UAE Central Bank says its Digital Dirham is ready for phased deployment, following the country first national and cross border transactions using the new central bank digital currency.
Norges Bank has decided against recommending a central bank digital currency at this stage, citing Norway’s robust payment system while keeping the option open as technology evolves.
The Bank of England is developing business case studies to test how a digital pound could work for consumers and companies, offering new insights into its design phase.
The Central Bank of Russia has addressed common questions about the digital ruble on its official Telegram channel, explaining why commercial banks will remain intermediaries and why no separate app is planned.
Congress has removed a CBDC ban from the final US defense bill, keeping the debate open as Republicans argue a digital dollar could enable government surveillance of personal transactions.
Sweden’s First Deputy Governor Aino Bunge warns that rapid digitalisation, stablecoin growth and geopolitical pressures require renewed attention to CBDCs, including a potential e-krona.