All posts tagged "CBDC"
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238Fintech / RegtechMore Japanese Lawmakers Push for ‘Digital Yen’
Former Ministry of Finance official Kozo Yamamoto says proposals are being drafted to make a digital yen a reality within two to three years.
February 13, 2020 -
476Fintech / RegtechFederal Reserve Explores Feasibility of US Dollar CBDC
The Fed is exploring policy and design issues, legal considerations, and financial stability and resilience implications, governor Lael Brainard says.
February 11, 2020 -
326Asia-PacificCambodia to Launch CBDC-based Payment System
The new payment system expected to launch in the coming months has the support of 11 banks so far, and will operate using a quasi-CBDC known as 'Bakong'.
February 3, 2020 -
436Fintech / RegtechJapanese Lawmakers Working on ‘Digital Yen’ Proposal – Report
The group of lawmakers reportedly plans to submit its proposal for a 'digital yen' to the government as early as next month.
January 28, 2020 -
327Asia-PacificHKMA, BOT Announce Outcomes of Joint CBDC Research
In 3Q 2019, eight Thai banks and two Hong Kong banks (HSBC and ZA Bank) participated in a THB-HKD cross-border corridor network PoC using a CBDC.
January 23, 2020 -
266Fintech / RegtechBIS, Six Central Banks to Jointly Explore CBDC Use Cases
The group will assess CBDC use cases; economic, functional and technical design choices, including cross-border interoperability; and share knowledge on emerging technologies.
January 22, 2020 -
892Fintech / RegtechFormer CFTC Chair Launches Digital Dollar Project with Accenture
The Digital Dollar Project is a multi-stakeholder initiative to explore options for creating a US dollar CBDC, which would coexist with other Federal Reserve liabilities.
January 20, 2020 -
342AML / KYC
BOJ Releases Summary Report on CBDC Legal Issues
In light of the potential legal issues that may arise from a CBDC issuance by the Bank of Japan, more detailed discussion is needed.
December 27, 2019 -
1.6KBig PictureFintech Week: HKMA Announces New Fintech Initiatives
As part of an ecosystem approach to fintech development, HKMA chief Eddie Yue wants to work with FIs, end users and technology firms to drive innovation in financial services.
November 7, 2019 -
491ChinaChina Almost Ready to Release Central Bank Digital Currency
PBOC deputy director for payments Mu Chungchun said the new digital currency and electronic payment system that would not rely entirely on blockchain.
August 13, 2019
