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Bank of England Announces CBDC Experiments
July 30, 2024

The Bank of England (BoE) is conducting a new series of experiments with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for retail use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Bank of Israel Remains Uncertain About Potential CBDC
July 11, 2024

The Bank of Israel reportedly plans to wait until another advanced economy launches a central bank digital currency (CBDC) before introducing one of its own. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Switzerland Central Bank Willing to Expand CBDC Project
July 03, 2024

The Swiss National Bank is reportedly amenable to expanding its digital currency project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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CBDC Scrutiny Underscores Role of Compliance in Scaling Digital Innovations
May 29, 2024

The technology for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) already exists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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US House Passes Bill Requiring Congressional Authorization for CBDC
May 24, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday (May 23) that would stop bureaucrats from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) without explicit authorization from Congress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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India Proposes CBDC That Can Function Offline
May 06, 2024

India’s central bank wants its digital currency to be available without internet access. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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

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 article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Swiss National Bank Says Wholesale CBDC Eliminates Barriers in Financial Markets
May 06, 2024

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is conducting a pilot project that has used wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) and successfully settled four tokenized bond issuances and one secondary market transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Swiss National Bank Chairman Says Retail CBDC Too Risky
April 08, 2024

Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Thomas Jordan said Monday (April 8) that the risks of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued to the general public would outweigh any potential benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...