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Digital innovation and the future of money

Remarks by Mr Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the BIS, at the ITAM Business Perspectives Seminar: Fintech, Friday 5 February 2021.

Feb 10, 2021bisHelvetia
COVID-19 has pushed Bank of Canada toward 'digital loonie'

The Canadian central bank would be a better steward of financial data than private stablecoin issuers, according to one deputy governor.

Feb 10, 2021cointelegraphDigital Loonie
G7 Will Meet to Discuss CBDC and Digital Tax this Week Says Japan’s Finance Minister

The Group of Seven (G7) will meet on Feb.12 to discuss central bank digital currencies (CBDC), digital taxation and global debt according to Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso.

Feb 9, 2021blockchainnews
G7 to discuss CBDC and digital taxation this week

The G7 will begin its Feb. 12 meeting on the subject of central bank digital currencies, before moving to digital taxation and accelerating global debt.

Feb 9, 2021cointelegraph
ECB leader floats 3K threshold for digital euro holdings

The central bank said it will reach a decision on releasing a digital euro "towards the middle of 2021."

Feb 9, 2021cointelegraphDigital Euro
A turn for the worse? India’s crypto plan unsettling to local industry

The Indian crypto industry sees a brief panic over the government’s plans to ban “private cryptocurrencies” and explore the need for a CBDC.

Feb 8, 2021cointelegraph
Hardware wallet for digital yuan debuts in Xiong’an New Area

China’s first hardware wallet for the digital yuan supports dual offline payments without an internet connection.

Feb 8, 2021cointelegraphe-CNY
China releases final anti-monopoly rules targeting major tech and payments firms

China's market regulator finalizes rules that have been three months in the making.

Feb 8, 2021cointelegraph
Bank of Korea publishes book on central bank digital currency's legal issues

South Korea's central bank has issue a book on legal matters that would need to be addressed to ensure the smooth operations and usefulness of a future central bank digital currency.

Feb 8, 2021cointelegraphe-CNY
China: WeiyangX Fintech Review

SWIFT and the People's Bank of China Digital Currency Research Institute Establish a Joint Venture Public records show that SWIFT has recently established a Financial Gateway Information Service Co., Ltd. in China with the People's Bank of China Clearing Center and the People's Bank of

Feb 7, 2021crowdfundinsider
Central Bank Officials are Not Confident in Bitcoin or Other Digital Currencies’ Ability to Serve as Legitimate Financial Instruments

Central bank officials are not confident in Bitcoin or other digital currencies' ability to serve as legitimate financial instruments.

Feb 3, 2021crowdfundinsider
BIS Innovation Hub themes

The BIS Innovation Hub aims to foster innovation and greater collaboration amongst the central banking community globally, enhance the understanding of financial technology, and aid development of innovative solutions to benefit and enhance the financial system. The Innovation Hub's work programme is structured around six core themes.

Feb 3, 2021bis
Interoperability will determine CBDC winners and losers

To be first is to set the tone for the industry and control the space — a tactic otherwise known as the first-mover advantage.

Feb 2, 2021cointelegraphSand Dollar