IMF to publish CBDC handbook in response to increasing demand for guidance
Source: Cointelegraph With interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) at an “unprecedented” level, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is experiencing heavy demand for guidance in regard to them. In response, the IMF planned to release a CBDC handbook, deputy managing director Bo Li said in a recent speech. The IMF official saw some urgency in meeting […]
IMF says global interest in CBDC ‘unprecedented’. Already helped 30 countries
Source: Ledger Insights Yesterday, Bo Li, the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), described the level of interest in central bank digital currency (CBDC) as ‘unprecedented’. Forty countries have approached the IMF for assistance and it has engaged with almost 30. The IMF sees one of its roles as CBDC capacity development. It released a paper […]
The Digital Currency Monetary Authority (DCMA) Launches an International Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Source: Digital Currency Monetary Authority Today, at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings 2023, the Digital Currency Monetary Authority (DCMA) announced their official launch of an international central bank digital currency (CBDC) that strengthens the monetary sovereignty of participating central banks and complies with the recent crypto assets policy recommendations proposed by the IMF. Universal Monetary […]
Peru considering CBDC to improve payment system: Former IMF adviser
Source: Cointelegraph The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (CRBP) has published a paper that it said will be the first in a series to examine the need, design and timing of a Peruvian central bank digital currency, reported John Kiff, research director at the Sovereign Official Digital Association (SODA). His report concentrates on issues relating to a […]
Why Clifford Chance joined the Digital Pound Foundation – An Interview with Diego Ballon Ossio
In the first of our member video series, we talk with Diego Ballon Ossio of Clifford Chance about why they chose to become a member of the Digital Pound Foundation. Are you interested in becoming a member of the Digital Pound Foundation? Our members have the opportunity to get involved in the creation of educational […]
Blockchain startup OneStep Financial joins Digital Pound Foundation
We are very pleased to announce the latest addition to the Digital Pound Foundation’s membership community. OneStep Financial transforms corporate payouts into engagement and productivity tools using programmable distributed ledger technology (DLT). At the very heart of their solution is tokenised fiat cash, which is one of the reasons why they’ve joined the Digital Pound […]
Snapshot: Which countries have made the most progress on CBDCs so far in 2023
Source: Atlantic Council 2023 is already shaping up to be a major year in central bank digital currency (CBDC) exploration. As of March 1, sixty-five countries are in the advanced stage of development, and over twenty central banks have launched their pilots, including Brazil, Japan, and Russia. To dive deeper into these countries, follow our CBDC […]
Designing the Digital Money of the Future: Digital Pound vs Digital Euro | Poundcast Episode 8
In episode 8, our host Jannah speaks to Sarah Palurovic, Executive Director of our partner organisation, the Digital Euro Association. Sarah is also an economist and research assistant at the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center. Her focus is on executive education in blockchain and digital assets, specializing in the economics of cryptocurrencies and emerging business models. […]
Market Analysis: Silicon Valley Bank, Circle & USDC
Source: CryptoCompare Last week, the second largest collapse of a major U.S. bank occurred in history, as Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was abruptly closed by U.S. regulators following a panic-induced bank run. SVB, which had strong ties to the venture capital industry and a reputation as a crypto-friendly bank, had been heavily utilised by many […]
How and why do stablecoins depeg?
Source: Cointelegraph Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to have a stable value relative to a specific asset or a basket of assets, typically a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar, euro or Japanese yen. Stablecoins are designed to offer a “stable” store of value and medium of exchange compared with more traditional cryptocurrencies […]
