What are Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)? | World …
Oct 6, 2023 · Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are a kind of digital money issued by a central bank, but are not cryptocurrency and would not replace cash. CBDCs offer potential …
What are central bank digital currencies? | World Economic Forum
Aug 31, 2022 · What is a central bank digital currency? Digital currency is simply electronic, rather than physical, money. Central bank digital currencies are digital versions of a country’s …
How are CBDCs different from cryptocurrencies and stablecoins?
Nov 9, 2023 · Rising numbers of countries are considering central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), but how are they different from cryptocurrencies and stablecoins? The main …
EU unveils plans for digital euro, promising complete privacy
Aug 1, 2023 · What to know about the new digital euro planned from the European Commission that promises the convenience of online payments with the privacy of cash.
3 ways digital currencies could change global trade
Jan 13, 2022 · The growth in digital currencies could make cross-border payments more efficient and help address the $1.7 trillion global trade financing gap. These burgeoning currencies may …
Davos 2025: Is the cryptocurrency era about to begin?
Jan 23, 2025 · Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance is expected to lead to new regulation in the US, which could prompt other leading economies to follow suit. What should this regulation look …
Key takeaways on digital currency from The Davos Agenda
Feb 5, 2021 · Digital currencies are poised to have an impact on the financial system; about 86% of central banks are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of central bank digital currency. …
How will the GENIUS Act work in the US and impact the world?
Jul 29, 2025 · The newly passed GENIUS Act brings regulatory clarity, but see why global coordination, consumer protection and broader crypto regulation are still needed.
Modernizing Financial Markets with Wholesale Central Bank Digital ...
Apr 16, 2024 · The Modernizing Financial Markets with Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (wCBDC) 2024 report seeks to improve the efficiency, security and inclusivity of the financial …
How are crypto regulations changing around the world? | World …
May 2, 2024 · Asian digital currency laws Asia is a leader on crypto use around the world, but regulations vary significantly among countries in the region. Japan is open to crypto use, …