SWIFT to Unveil CBDC Platform in Move Towards Digital Banking

SWIFT to Unveil CBDC Platform in Move Towards Digital Banking

In a significant development for the global banking sector, SWIFT, the international banking communications network, has announced plans to launch a new platform within the next 12 to 24 months. This platform aims to integrate the emerging central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) with the current financial system. The initiative underscores the rapidly growing interest in […]

From Pilot to Policy: The Accelerated Adoption of Digital Currencies in MENA

From Pilot to Policy: The Accelerated Adoption of Digital Currencies in MENA

A significant focus has been placed on the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, highlighting the UAE’s strides in digital currency integration. A recent EY report outlined the UAE Central Bank’s ongoing efforts to incorporate the digital Dirham, inviting commercial banks and payment processors to […]

PayPal Introduces Zero-Fee Remittances with PYUSD Stablecoin via Xoom

PayPal Introduces Zero-Fee Remittances with PYUSD Stablecoin via Xoom

PayPal is enhancing its Xoom money transfer application by allowing users to conduct remittances without any fees when using its stablecoin, PYUSD. This initiative is part of PayPal’s strategy to increase its presence in the global remittance market and to promote the usage of PYUSD, which was introduced last year. Unlike the standard 2% fees […]

Digital Pound Foundation joins forces with industry bodies to launch the Digital Currency Glossary, fostering better education on key terms

Digital Pound Foundation joins forces with industry bodies to launch the Digital Currency Glossary, fostering better education on key terms

The Digital Pound Foundation is pleased to be part of launching a new educational tool – the Digital Currency Glossary – which has been developed in collaboration with leading industry bodies and firms including Innovate Finance, TheCityUK, City of London Corporation, UK Finance, The Payments Association, CryptoUK, Clifford Chance, CMS, The Realization Group, Greengage, and […]

Digital Currency Glossary

A handy guide to digital currency terms

Foreword This glossary has been produced by UK Finance, The Payments Association, Digital Pound Foundation, TheCityUK, Innovate Finance and City of London Corporation, and supported by CryptoUK, CMS, Clifford Chance, Greengage, Cummings Pepperdine and The Realization Group. This glossary is also available in PDF format – click here to download a print-friendly copy. Digital currencies […]

BIS Outlines Six New Projects Focussed on Tokenization, AI and Big Data, Privacy and Security, and Environmental Sustainability

BIS Outlines Six New Projects Focussed on Tokenization, AI and Big Data, Privacy and Security, and Environmental Sustainability

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has outlined its 2024 work programme, introducing six new projects focusing on digital financial technologies. These projects aim to address various challenges in the financial sector, including security and environmental sustainability. The upcoming projects in the 2024 agenda include: Cecilia Skingsley, Head of the BIS Innovation Hub, commented on […]

The Digital Evolution of Money, a New Whitepaper from Ripple

The Digital Evolution of Money, a New Whitepaper from Ripple

The financial world stands on the brink of a historic transformation, as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are rapidly evolving. Ripple, a member of the Digital Pound Foundation, has this week published a brand new whitepaper entitled “The Digital Evolution of Money” and is a must-read for policymakers, financial experts, and anyone interested in the […]

Ripple: Demystifying Central Bank Digital Currencies

Ripple: Demystifying Central Bank Digital Currencies

Source: Ripple Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been making waves in the world of finance, offering a groundbreaking intersection between traditional fiat currencies and the digital realm. In this first piece of a broader series, we will delve into the world of CBDCs, explaining what they are, how they work, and why they are becoming […]

S&P Global Ratings Unveils New Stablecoin Stability Assessment

S&P Global Ratings Unveils New Stablecoin Stability Assessment

S&P Global Ratings has today unveiled a new stablecoin stability assessment framework which evaluates stablecoins on a scale from 1 (very strong) to 5 (weak), considering asset quality risks, including credit, market, and custody risks. The framework also examines overcollateralisation requirements, liquidation mechanisms, governance, legal and regulatory frameworks, redeemability, liquidity, technology, third-party dependencies, and track […]

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