CBDC

The phrase "central bank digital currency" (CBDC) has been used to refer to various proposals involving digital currency issued by a central bank. The present concept of CBDCs was directly inspired by Bitcoin, but a CBDC is different from virtual currency and cryptocurrency, which are not issued by a state and lack the legal tender status declared by the government.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Bank of Korea Focuses on CBDCs Over Stablecoins

Bank of Korea Focuses on CBDCs Over Stablecoins
Bank of Korea Focuses on CBDCs Over Stablecoins
April 21, 2026  |  CBDC

Is South Korea prioritizing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) over stablecoins? As CoinDesk notes in a report Tuesday (April 21), the new governor of the country’s central...

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CBDC Debate Signals Privacy Fault Line in Digital Money’s Future
CBDC Debate Signals Privacy Fault Line in Digital Money’s Future
April 06, 2026  |  CBDC

The progress of crypto policy in Washington has been nearly as volatile as digital asset markets themselves. The result is that crypto policies are increasingly...

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China Extends Digital Yuan Project to 12 New Banks
China Extends Digital Yuan Project to 12 New Banks
March 23, 2026  |  CBDC

China will reportedly permit select banks to handle its central bank digital currency (CBDC). That’s according to a report Friday (March 20) from Reuters, which notes that...

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Senate Housing Bill Includes Ban on US CBDCs
Senate Housing Bill Includes Ban on US CBDCs
March 12, 2026  |  CBDC

A housing bill passed Thursday (March 12) by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would ban the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital...

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Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches
Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches
January 05, 2026  |  CBDC

A vote on the digital euro could come within the first half of 2026. However, it’s not clear whether the project will win the backing...

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Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments
Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments
November 05, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank’s digital euro effort is reportedly facing pushback from banks and lawmakers. The central bank hopes to roll out the digital currency...

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European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027
European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027
October 30, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. That’s assuming national governments and the European Parliament agree on...

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European Central Bank Aims to Launch Digital Euro in 2029
European Central Bank Aims to Launch Digital Euro in 2029
October 29, 2025  |  CBDC

The European Central Bank is reportedly targeting 2029 for the launch of its digital euro. Officials will decide whether to continue preparatory work on the...

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