How will CBDCs be used for political oppression in your country?
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are poised to give politicians unprecedented power to track your data, restrict your movements, and control your life. Go to Source
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CBDC will improve tax collection: Argentine Central Bank head
Augustín D’Attellis publicly supported Sergio Massa in his promotion of the central bank digital currency as a remedy for the national economy. Go to Source
Central banks will face unfamiliar challenges to achieve CBDC inclusivity, study says
The potential is there, but the difficulties in achieving financial inclusivity are often underestimated, a Bank of Canada study shows. Go to Source
Bank of Korea to start CBDC infrastructure pilot
The pilot will include private banks and public institutions, while the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will support it with technical expertise. Go to Source
CBDC lays foundation for new global monetary system: French Central Bank
First Deputy Governor at Banque de France calls the central bank digital currency “the catalyst for improving cross-border payments.” Go to Source
Georgia preparing limited live CBDC pilot, considering Ripple among tech providers
As the country is considered for EU membership, the digital lari is seen as providing interoperability with a digital euro while preserving monetary freedom. Go to Source
France, Singapore and Switzerland test cross-border CBDCs
Project Mariana was developed under the aegis of the Bank for International Settlements. Go to Source
Brazil’s crypto surge prompts central bank to tighten regulation
According to the central bank’s data, from January to August 2023, imports of crypto rose by 44.2% compared with the same period in 2022. Go to Source
CBDC frameworks must guard user privacy, monetary freedom — BIS chief
BIS general manager Agustín Carstens stresses the importance of legal frameworks that protect CBDC users’ privacy and maintain monetary freedom. Go to Source
mBridge CBDC project preparing for new members, launch of minimum viable product
The project now includes central and commercial banks of China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE. Future new members were not identified. Go to Source
