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Bank of England opens applications for ‘proof of concept’ CBDC wallet

The Bank of England has announced that it is accepting applications for its proof-of-concept Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) wallet. The CBDC wallet is part of the Bank of England's efforts to explore the potential benefits and risks of issuing a CBDC, which is...

Banque de France, HSBC, and IBM test interoperability of CBDC

Banque de France, HSBC, and IBM have completed a successful test of the interoperability of wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC). The experiment was designed to explore the potential benefits and challenges of using CBDC for interbank settlements and to test the technical feasibility...

Blockchain and CBDC

CBDC, or central bank digital currency, is a digital form of money issued by a central bank. The specific technology used for CBDCs can vary depending on the specific design and goals of the central bank issuing the currency. One technology that has been used...

How would CBDC could affect the world?

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are digital versions of a country's traditional fiat currency, issued and backed by the central bank of that country. They could potentially have a number of impacts on the economy and financial system of a country, depending on how...

Which countries are piloting CBDCs?

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are a type of digital currency issued by a central bank, typically as a means of modernizing the country's payment systems and increasing financial inclusion. Several countries are exploring the possibility of issuing CBDCs, but as of 2021, only...

What is a CBDC?

A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital version of a country's fiat currency that is issued and backed by the central bank of that country. CBDCs can be used for a wide range of financial transactions, including making payments, transferring money, and...