New Zealand - Digital Pound Foundation

New Zealand Enter Stage 2 Exploration into CBDC

In an era increasingly defined by digital transactions, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), also known as Te Pūtea Matua, is exploring the introduction of a digital cash system. Their initiative aims to complement, rather than replace, the traditional use of physical cash, acknowledging the evolving payment landscapes while maintaining a stronghold on accessibility […]

New Zealand Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin NZDD Debuts on Crypto Exchange

A stablecoin pegged to the New Zealand dollar has been launched in a collaboration between New Zealand’s Easy Crypto exchange and Australian blockchain developer Labrys. Announced on November 22, the NZDD is backed on a 1:1 basis with cash in trust and is under the regulatory oversight of New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority. Initially available […]

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

Impending arrival – a sequel to the 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.