The Caribbean country expects a nationwide CBDC rollout by the end of the first quarter of 2022.
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CBDCs and stablecoins: EY advises banks to ‘prepare for what’s coming’
A new report from EY highlights the need for a policy change for banks to overcome business uncertainties regarding digital assets.
Read moreVisa Teams Up With Consensys To Build Payment Infrastructure For CBDCs
Visa and ConsenSys, a blockchain software startup, are working to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program to explore retail applications such as
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British Lawmakers Say a CBDC Is Likely to Hurt Financial Stability — Digital Pound Benefits Overstated
According to British lawmakers, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is likely to raise the cost of borrowing while hurting financial stability. They insist the
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Swiss National Bank Trials CBDC in Transactions With Five Banks
The Swiss National Bank has successfully employed a wholesale CBDC to settle transactions with five commercial banks, the monetary authority announced. The tests are part
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US Lawmaker Launches Bill to Prohibit the Fed From Issuing Digital Currency Directly to Individuals
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill in Congress to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals.
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