is there a better version of ultra-safe cash for the future? Research is underway at the Bank of Canada, because exploring the idea of a central bank digital currency makes sense. In theory, it could ...

Back in the early 2000s, the idea of using digital money was just starting to take shape. People were fascinated by the concept of a currency that didn’t rely on banks or governments.

As the digital euro preparation phase nears its conclusion, it's crucial to consider the associated risks and benefits. Click ...

While noting missed opportunities over the decades, Ahsan Iqbal expressed optimism for the future ... “Banks must double export credit disbursements, introduce risk mitigation tools, and adopt ...

At the request of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), an IMF mission team conducted a technical assistance (TA) from January 15 to February 1, 2024. The mission assisted the authorities in establishing the ...

But what does that future look like? With 90 per cent of central banks now exploring their own CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) according to McKinsey, the once-fanciful notion that governments ...

And even the better managed and regulated stable-coins may not be quite a match against a stable and well designed central bank digital currency. We know that the move towards CBDCs is gaining ...