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Switzerland

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Swiss National Bank

Announcement Year

2019

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Research

Retail/Wholesale

Retail

Description

Switzerland: In December 2019, the Federal Council published a report on the benefits and risks of a central bank digital currency e-franc. In their findings the Federal Council concluded a "universally accessible central bank digital currency would bring no additional benefits for Switzerland at present". Rather, they believe that the issuance of a digital currency would introduce new risks that could jeopardize financial stability. The report was a response to the Wermuth postulate (18.3159), which was submitted in March 2018.

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Last update: December 2019

December 2019

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Announcement Year: 2019

Retail/Wholesale: Retail

Description: Switzerland: In December 2019, the Federal Council published a report on the benefits and risks of a central bank digital currency e-franc. In their findings the Federal Council concluded a "universally accessible central bank digital currency would bring no additional benefits for Switzerland at present". Rather, they believe that the issuance of a digital currency would introduce new risks that could jeopardize financial stability. The report was a response to the Wermuth postulate (18.3159), which was submitted in March 2018.

Link to announcement: www.efd.admin.chwww.ledgerinsights.com

Link to whitepaper: www.snb.ch

Country / Region: Switzerland

Central Bank(s): Swiss National Bank

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