Tag: digital currency
Hong Kong advances digital currency innovation with new phase of e-HKD...
The HKMA has initiated Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Programme, known as Project e-HKD+, on September 23.
FSB calls for bold steps to preserve cash accessibility
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has recently voiced its opinion on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)'s current proposals aimed at ensuring the availability...
Bank of Italy and associates embark on CBDC pilot
The Bank of Italy has revealed it is spearheading an innovative project to explore the potential of a CBDC.
Digital currency pilot begins in Nigeria with eNaira launch
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled its central bank digital currency (CBDC) eNaira in its pilot study named Project Giant.
HKMA initiates first CBDC steps with whitepaper launch
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has begun the first steps of exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with the release of a technical whitepaper.
China set to introduce digital yuan by early 2022
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has revealed it aims to fully launch the e-CNY digital currency by February 2022.
Thailand’s central bank unveils plans for digital currency pilot in 2022
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has revealed it intends to begin a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot study in the second quarter of 2022.
China is trialling its digital yuan
China has taken a place at the front of the nations looking to digitalise their economies by trialling its digital yuan.
Bank of France governor calls for central banks to issue digital...
Central banks should be in charge of issuing digital currencies as the use of cash declines, the Bank of France's governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said.
France looks towards use of digital currency and blockchain services
France are exploring the use of digital currency and distributed ledger technology (DLT) to help create new opportunities for the financial market.
