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Project Rialto: Advancing Instant Cross-Border Payments with Central Bank Money Settlement

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released an interim report on Project Rialto, an initiative aimed at improving retail cross-border payments through interlinked instant payment systems and settlement in central bank money (CeBM). As part of a broader effort to enhance payment efficiency globally, this project explores ways to reduce costs, enhance speed, and […]

CBDCs on the horizon: The current state of CBDC initiatives around the world

Source: Cointelegraph Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have long been a topic of contested discussion, having often been met with a predominantly negative response in the crypto community. However, despite the skepticism, CBDCs undeniably serve as a significant use case for blockchain technology. BDCs distributed through blockchain technology can provide cheaper, faster and possibly more […]

Using CBDCs across borders: lessons from practical experiments

Central bank digital currencies: a new tool in the financial inclusion toolkit?

Project Dunbar: BIS Innovation Hub and central banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa develop experimental multi-CBDC platform for international settlements

Unlocking $120 Billion Value In Cross-Border Payments: How banks can leverage central bank digital currencies for corporates

Project Dunbar: international settlements using multi-CBDCs

Rise of the central bank digital currencies: drivers, approaches and technologies

Impending arrival – a sequel to the survey on central bank digital currency

Proceeding with caution – a survey on central bank digital currency

About the Foundation

Whilst most CBDC experiments have involved private sector technology providers, the overwhelming majority of these experiments, to date, have not involved participation from other private sector actors. The Digital Pound Foundation is unique in proposing a model whereby the public and private sectors can fully engage in the design, development and adoption of a digital Pound, thus contributing to its successful roll-out and helping drive forward the UK’s transition to a digital economy.

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Collaborate with other members through our various working groups, discussing and building concepts around use cases and payments, innovative approaches to privacy, identity, and sustainability, and addressing legal and regulatory concerns collaboratively. Join our events, both in-person and online, and participate across our panel discussions, roundtables, and webinars. Meanwhile, our audience is large and growing quickly, providing members with additional outlets to share and amplify their latest news and developments.