Philippines central bank explores the possibility of a CBDC launch
CBDCs could streamline or enhance existing financial services...
Category : Currency
Is China pushing for an universal currency?
China recently announced pilot programmes for its digital currency in three regions...
China to roll out digital currency pilot programmes in three regions
The three regions are the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Yangtze River Delta, and the Greater Bay Area...
Bahrain mulls issuing digital version of its currency
The Central Bank of Bahrain is conducting a study on the possibilities...
Bank of Japan urges central banks to understand the nuances of digital currency first
The bank emphasises the importance of understanding digital currencies and the consequences of issuing them...
Coronavirus epidemic could speed up the launch of digital yuan
Government has seized and quarantined old paper notes to prevent the spread of virus...
Japan may launch digital yen to counter China
The digital currency could go online in two to three years...
France to launch digital euro currency pilot project in 2020
The project will solely target private financial institutions and strengthen the French financial landscape...
Rain, the first Arabian Gulf cryptocurrency brokerage
Rain is the first Arabian Gulf cryptocurrency exchange to enable users to buy, sell and store bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin, and ripple...