Central Bank of Jamaica

Jamaica’s Central Bank Tests Country’s First CBDC
Jamaica’s Central Bank Tests Country’s First CBDC
August 10, 2021  |  International

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) minted the first installment of what’s expected to be 230 million JMD (nearly $1.5 million) in central bank digital currency...

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Jamaica Readies For CBDC Later In 2021
Jamaica Readies For CBDC Later In 2021
March 17, 2021  |  International

Among the countries looking at central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is Jamaica, CoinDesk reported. Nigel Clarke, Jamaica’s minister of finance, speaking at the annual National...

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Bank Of Jamaica Drafts Regulations For Country’s $4 Billion ePayments Industry
Bank Of Jamaica Drafts Regulations For Country’s $4 Billion ePayments Industry
January 04, 2021  |  International

The Central Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is looking to regulate the burgeoning eCommerce retail industry in the country, a report from the Jamaica Gleaner says....

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Central Bank To Tighten Regulatory Focus On Jamaican Payment Systems
Central Bank To Tighten Regulatory Focus On Jamaican Payment Systems
January 06, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

The Central Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has confirmed it will abide by the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMIs). Regionally operated payment systems in Jamaica...

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