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ECB Official: Central Banks Must ‘Speed Up’ CBDC Adoption

ECB Official: Central Banks Must ‘Speed Up’ CBDC Adoption
ECB Official: Central Banks Must ‘Speed Up’ CBDC Adoption
May 06, 2024  |  CBDC

Bundesbank’s president said central banks must speed the adoption of digital currency to remain viable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Currency Matching Key to Effectively Competing in International B2B Markets 
Currency Matching Key to Effectively Competing in International B2B Markets 
April 04, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

A business-to-business (B2B) payment is never just a payment. The global B2B marketplace, with an annual payments volume over $100 trillion, is supported by a...

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Central Banks and BIS Test Tokenization to Speed Cross-Border Payments   
Central Banks and BIS Test Tokenization to Speed Cross-Border Payments   
April 03, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

Tokenization is gaining momentum on the global stage, and with commercial applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Will Specter of Public Runs and More Regulation Blunt Stablecoins’ Use in Commerce?
Will Specter of Public Runs and More Regulation Blunt Stablecoins’ Use in Commerce?
February 07, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins need more regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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ISO 20022 Can Help Solve X-Border ‘Failed Payments’ Frictions, But Challenges Remain
ISO 20022 Can Help Solve X-Border ‘Failed Payments’ Frictions, But Challenges Remain
January 22, 2024  |  Cross Border Commerce

The farther payments travel, the greater the potential is for failure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin
Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin
January 18, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins have held the promise of serving as a link between the cryptocurrency realm and traditional financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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BIS Report: BNPL Plans Pose Risks and ‘Warrant Monitoring’
BIS Report: BNPL Plans Pose Risks and ‘Warrant Monitoring’
December 04, 2023  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans have been marked by higher delinquency rates even as growth and enthusiasm for those payments offerings have soared, the...

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

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...

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

Scores of central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives are in the works or already active — and yet pose some key concerns for central banks....

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