Central Bank Digital Currencies news and trends

Cashless Countries Rethink Switch Amid New Cyberthreats
Cash // March 16, 2025

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Bank of England: Digital Currency Won’t Supplant Cash in UK
CBDC // October 27, 2024

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Swift Tokenized Transaction Tests Aim to Bridge ‘Digital Islands’
Digital Payments // October 03, 2024

Swift wants to let banks test tokenized transactions on its global messaging network. 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....

Canada Shifts Focus From CBDCs to ‘Payments Landscape’
CBDC // September 23, 2024

Canada’s experiment with the digital dollar is over, at least for now. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Agility and Robust Risk Management Key to APAC Success in 2024, Says Discover Global Network

February 06, 2024
In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as a driving force in the digital payments space, with the region’s rapid technology adoption and changing consumer behaviors positioning it...

Quick Reads
India Wants BRICS Nations to Link Digital Currencies

January 19, 2026
India’s central bank has reportedly proposed that BRICS countries link their digital currencies. 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 form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Cashless Countries Rethink Switch Amid New Cyberthreats

March 16, 2025
Two of the planet’s most cashless societies are now reexamining their move from paper money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bank of England: Digital Currency Won’t Supplant Cash in UK

October 27, 2024
If the U.K. adopts a digital currency, citizens shouldn’t expect cash and coins to disappear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Swift Tokenized Transaction Tests Aim to Bridge ‘Digital Islands’

October 03, 2024
Swift wants to let banks test tokenized transactions on its global messaging network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...