CENTRAL BANKS
Six Central Banks Form Working Group to Assess Central Bank Digital Currencies
Six central banks around the world have come together to create a working group to share experiences on use cases on central bank digital currency (CBDC). With significant expertise in exploring digital currencies, these six central banks are the Bank of Canada, Bank of England, Bank of Japan, European Central bank, Sveriges Riksbank in Sweden, and the Swiss National Bank, and the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).
Central Banks Race to Adopt Fiat-Backed Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency innovations are scrambling to get adoption across the world. However, there is also another race. Many nations are competing to become the first to adopt a central bank cryptocurrency. Let’s understand why central banks are scrambling to acquire fiat-backed cryptocurrencies.
Accenture Partners with R3 and SAP to Improve Settlement Systems by Using Blockchain
Consultancy firm Accenture has partnered with blockchain technology firm R3 and multinational software firm SAP to produce a prototype that uses distributed ledger technology to allow real-time gross settlements.
Central Banks to Cross-Examine Libra’s Founders in Switzerland
The European Central Bank (ECB) officials and 25 global central banks will be meeting with Libra’s founders to assess the project.
