In the analysis, the IMF reviewed the implications for the financial stability of a central bank issuing a digital currency to the public. It addressed some critical issues regarding design ...

Research is underway at the Bank of Canada, because exploring the idea of a central bank digital currency makes sense. In theory, it could provide the safety of cash, with the convenience of modern ...

An expert committee advising Norwegian politicians signaled there’s no rush to adopt a digital currency issued by the central ...

Cryptocurrency initially started within a small niche area and has come to dominate the global platform, becoming not only ...

By Korede SOTUBO The emergence of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) introduces transformative potential for international business, particularly by enhancing cross-border transaction efficiency, ...

As head of the Office for the Comptroller of the Currency, Michael J Hsu has a unique viewpoint on the US banking system. In ...

The SNB is recognised for its pioneering live wholesale CBDC and monetary policy operations on distributed ledger technology ...

In July 2023, the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) announced FedNow as their foray into the US dollar central bank digital currency (CBDC) payment service. The service is offered to insure immediate CBDC ...

The Space of corporate banking has transformed significantly in recent years. Companies today demand sophisticated, ...

The world order is evolving. Whether, and how, the international economy remains integrated or shifts into spheres of ...

This is a high-risk investment, you shouldn’t expect to be protected if something goes wrong. SWIFT, the global bank ...

The Financial Conduct Authority plans to regulate specific technology products that banks use to process payments and require testing. That and more in our global payments roundup.