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Denis Beau: European Association of Cooperative Banks

Keynote speech by Mr Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of France, at the General Assembly of the European Association of Cooperative Banks, 29 April 2022.

May 2, 2022bisDigital Euro
Ravi Menon: Money at a crossroads - public or private digital money?

Summary of panel remarks (virtual) by Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the IMF Seminar on Money at a Crossroads, 18 April 2022.

Apr 29, 2022bis
ECB, Eurosystem begins experimental prototyping of digital euro customer interface

Up to five banks or other payment services providers will be selected to participate without compensation in the development of the digital euro front end.

Apr 29, 2022cointelegraphDigital Euro
Philippines central bank announces wholesale CBDC pilot

“Project CBDCPh” will test large transactions at limited number of institutions

Apr 29, 2022centralbanking
Residents of 3 Chinese cities paying taxes and charges with digital yuan

China has expanded its central bank digital currency pilot program to include the payment of tax, stamp duty and social security.

Apr 29, 2022cointelegraphe-CNY
BlackRock launches blockchain industry ETF, names crypto as 1 of 3 big opportunities

The world’s largest asset manager has launched a blockchain ETF, providing clients with greater exposure to crypto and blockchain-related companies.

Apr 28, 2022cointelegraph
HKMA Seeks Public Consultation for e-HKD Development

In Hong Kong, the local financial regulator has issued a discussion paper to the public, asking for the public opinions about introducing domestic retail central bank digital currency.

Apr 28, 2022blockchainnewse-HKD
HKMA advances e-HKD exploration

Authority notes risks around cyber security and removing intermediary banks

Apr 27, 2022centralbankinge-HKD
Mexico’s Rodríguez says CBDC project will take another year

New estimate would have the Bank of Mexico’s digital currency arriving in 2025

Apr 26, 2022centralbanking
BIS and Bank Indonesia invite global innovators to take up CBDC challenges

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub and Bank Indonesia today launched the third G20 TechSprint Initiative as one of the side events of Indonesia's G20 Presidency, focusing on developing new solutions for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Apr 25, 2022bis
Macron or Le Pen: What promise does each presidential candidate hold for crypto?

Regardless of who wins the presidency, France is unlikely to deviate from the pan-European regulatory approach.

Apr 23, 2022cointelegraphAvant
Emmanuel Macron on crypto: 'I don't believe in a self-regulated financial sector'

In an interview, the sitting French president voiced his support for MiCA regulation and the digital euro project.

Apr 22, 2022cointelegraphDigital Euro
Fabio Panetta: More than an intellectual game - exploring the monetary policy and financial stability implications of central bank digital currencies

Opening speech by Mr Fabio Panetta, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, at the IESE Business School Banking Initiative Conference on Technology and Finance, Frankfurt am Main, 8 April 2022.

Apr 22, 2022bisDigital Euro
Russian central bank needs to ease up digital asset projects, governor says

Elvira Nabiullina is concerned about the Bank of Russia not treating digital asset projects softly enough to attract funding and maintain the economy.

Apr 21, 2022cointelegraphDigital Ruble
IMF panel weighs up wholesale versus retail CBDC

Officials reflect on trade-offs involved in crypto assets and new payments technology

Apr 21, 2022centralbanking