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Hong Kong Kicks Off Wholesale CBDC Project
March 07, 2024

Hong Kong’s central bank has launched a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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GOP Pushes to Ban CBDCs Over Privacy Concerns
February 27, 2024

Five Senate Republicans have introduced legislation that would block the digital dollar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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The EU Inches Closer to the Digital Euro — Will Stablecoins and Crypto Take a...
February 21, 2024

In Europe, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) has inched closer to reality, by virtue of a vote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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UK Treasury: ‘Privacy Is Paramount’ in Digital Pound Decision
January 25, 2024

The Bank of England and the British Treasury remain undecided on the digital pound. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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ECB Drafts First Chapters of Digital Euro Rulebook
January 05, 2024

The European Central Bank (ECB) Rulebook Development Group (RDG) has drafted the first chapters of a digital euro rulebook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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UK Lawmakers Still Not Sold on Digital Pound
December 03, 2023

British lawmakers say they’re still not sure their country needs a digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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BIS: CBDCs Need Risk Management Framework to Counter ’Operational Risks’
December 01, 2023

Scores of central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives are in the works or already active — and yet pose some key concerns for central banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Bank for International Settlements: Digital Euro Project Enters ‘Preparation Phase’
November 22, 2023

The digital euro is feasible, and now comes the next chapter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Mastercard Says Robust Payment Networks Prevent Need for Retail CBDC
November 17, 2023

Mastercard said the widespread adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) faces challenges due to consumer comfort with traditional forms of money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...