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Mastercard demonstrates interoperable CBDC for trusted Web3 commerce
This provides consumers with a new option to participate in commerce across multiple blockchains with increased security and ease.
October 13, 2023
Zest
DBS launches e-CNY merchant collection solution in China amid growing CBDC usage
DBS is one of the first foreign banks in China to launch an e-CNY solution.
July 05, 2023
Digital Economy
MAS to test concept of purpose-bound digital SGD at SFF 2022 and through other means
The central bank had released a report detailing the uses of purpose-bound digital SGD.
October 31, 2022
US Economy
Yellen says a digital dollar would take years of development
"Issuing a CBDC would likely present a major design and engineering challenge that would require years of development, not months.
April 07, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Central banks face a moment of truth on crypto
"We are fast approaching a moment of truth for central banks’ ability to get a grip on their role in our crypto future."
January 20, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Digital finance without cryptocurrencies
Given the diverse policy responses, how should we assess the social costs and benefits of different types of digital currency?
January 06, 2022
Tech
Five trends that will shape Asia's financial services industry in 2022
What should APAC financial institutions do to help develop a more digital, connected, inclusive and sustainable world?
December 21, 2021
Singapore FinTech Festival 2021
MAS embarks on 'Project Orchid' to build retail CBDC capabilities
The MAS recognises that there could be potential benefits offered by innovative retail CBDC solutions in the future.
November 09, 2021
Zest
The case for digital currencies and CBDCs
CBDCs have been piloted by 80% of global central banks. The PBOC has piloted E-CNY in Shenzhen, Shanghai and other cities.
October 10, 2021
In Focus
Asean central banks to test digital currencies on R3's blockchain
“The collaboration will enable the global FinTech ecosystem to better understand the innovations around digital currencies."
July 26, 2021