Russian State Duma Official: International CBDC Settlements to Become ‘Common Practice’ in 5 Years
Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Financial Markets Committee, has predicted that…
Cross Border CBDC Project Mbridge Enters MVP Stage
Project Mbridge, the cross-border central bank digital currency (CBDC) project that seeks to…
Central Bank of Qatar Announces CBDC Project
The Central Bank of Qatar recently announced the completion of the infrastructure development…
Digital Yuan App Drops ‘Pilot’ Description, Hints at Change to Production Ready Status
The digital yuan app, which services users of the Chinese CBDC, has dropped the ‘pilot’ label…
Rwanda Develops CBDC to Avoid Falling Behind, Central Bank Deputy Governor Says
Rwanda is contemplating launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) because it does not want to…
BIS Plans Instant Cross-Border Payments Using Wholesale CBDC Settlement
In a move to improve traditional cross-border payments, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)…
China and UAE Praise Potential Role of CBDCs in Cross-Border Trade
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have acknowledged the crucial role of central bank digital…
Bank of Israel Launches Digital Shekel Challenge
The Bank of Israel has announced the Digital Shekel Challenge, inviting various entities — private…
South African Central Bank Opts Against Publishing CBDC Study Findings
The South African Reserve Bank has reportedly decided not to unveil the findings of the initial…
