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Taiwan central bank completes wholesale CBDC study, plans next steps
A central bank official spoke about ongoing CBDC research and other payment modernization Taiwan is exploring.
Italy and South Korea central banks agree on CBDC cooperation
The central banks of Italy and South Korea announced a memorandum of understanding in the development and deployment of their respective CBDCs.
UK House of Commons recommends further CBDC tests on viability, risks
The U.K. Parliamentary Committee fears that an official launch will demand a significant investment, adding that “It is not clear to us at this stage whether the benefits are likely to outweigh these risks.”
UK Legislators urge caution in retail digital pound rollout
The committee’s report recommends imposing lower initial limits on the value of retail digital pounds to alleviate the risk of potential bank runs amid market instability.
Solomon Islands, Soramitsu team up for Bokolo Cash CBDC proof-of-concept
The Solomons join tiny island nations worldwide at the forefront of CBDC development. Soc A new CBDC joins the very large crowd.
Digital Canadian dollar fails to impress despite high awareness
People who were aware of CBDCs were more reluctant to adopt the technology when compared to those who didn’t know about it.
BIS advises central banks to plan in advance for CBDC security
From legal issues to hackers, launching a CBDC is fraught with risks, and BIS has a big list of them to consider.
BIS Innovation Hub presents its ‘private CBDC’ project
The Bank for International Settlement’s Project Tourbillon features two eCash prototypes, the first providing “unconditional payer anonymity” and the second being “more resilient” in security terms.
More foreign banks join China’s CBDC pilot trials
A total of four foreign banks have integrated China’s e-CNY CBDC thus far.