Research is underway at the Bank of Canada, because exploring the idea of a central bank digital currency makes sense. In theory, it could provide the safety of cash, with the convenience of modern ...

have moved more rapidly than Canada toward a cashless society and whether there are lessons for us. Our research also looks at the pros and cons of a central bank digital currency and under which ...

Nearly a third of central banks have pushed back launching digital versions of their currencies, a new survey shows, although a desire to protect their money-minting powers mean most still intend to ...

At the request of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), an IMF mission team conducted a technical assistance (TA) from January 15 to February 1, 2024. The mission assisted the authorities in establishing the ...

The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, was testifying before the Senate Banking Committee today. While ...

The Bank of Namibia (BON) explored the potential of Retail Central Bank Digital Currency (rCBDC). The key drivers included promoting financial inclusion, modernizing financial system modernization, as ...

Powell asserted Tuesday that the central bank will not develop its own digital currency as long as he is in charge.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on The Semiannual ...

Initiatives from the Brics countries to develop alternative payments systems such as Project mBridge will continue to ...

Sinking yields lessened the intense pressure on EM currencies, pressure which had forced 'doom loop' EM currency intervention ...

President Donald Trump issued a host of executive orders on his first day, aiming to reverse many of former President Joe ...