Digital Dollar news and trends

Report: Digital Currency Projects Underway in 134 Countries
CBDC // September 17, 2024

New research shows that 134 countries are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). 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....

BIS: CBDCs Need Risk Management Framework to Counter ’Operational Risks’
CBDC // December 01, 2023

Scores of central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives are in the works or already active — and yet pose some key concerns for central banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Bank of Korea to Launch Retail CBDC Pilot Program
Cryptocurrency // November 30, 2023

The Bank of Korea plans to launch a pilot program for its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the fourth quarter of 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Concerned About Risk of Digital Dollar
CBDC // October 17, 2023

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman is concerned about the potential risks associated with a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Bank Battle Looms if Treasury Throws Weight Behind Digital Dollar

September 09, 2022
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No Plans to Ban Crypto in US – But Digital Dollar May Eventually Win Out

October 04, 2021
In the United States, there will be no ban on cryptocurrencies — but one wonders what will become of central bank digital currencies, in particular the digital dollar, when (perhaps...

Circle’s Allaire On The Roadmap For Digital Dollar Stablecoins — And Programmable Money

September 11, 2020
To get a sense of how widespread the interest is, Fed Governor Lael Brainard said in August the Boston Fed was teaming up with MIT to explore the infrastructure that...

Quick Reads
Crypto Week Bills Stall Over Demands for Ban on CBDC

July 15, 2025
The legislative project dubbed “Crypto Week” stumbled Tuesday (July 15) when a group of House Republicans demanded changes to a stablecoin bill that was passed earlier by the Senate. 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 […]

Report: Digital Currency Projects Underway in 134 Countries

September 17, 2024
New research shows that 134 countries are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bank of Korea to Launch Retail CBDC Pilot Program

November 30, 2023
The Bank of Korea plans to launch a pilot program for its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the fourth quarter of 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Concerned About Risk of Digital Dollar

October 17, 2023
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman is concerned about the potential risks associated with a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...