CBE completes initial feasibility study for potential Egyptian CBDC
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has completed the first phase of a study to explore the feasibility of issuing a…
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Israel’s digital shekel launch on hold until first western central bank pulls trigger
Bank of Israel (BOI) is committed to exploring plans to launch a digital shekel but is waiting for other major…
Taiwan’s c. bank puts digital currency launch on hold
The Central Bank of Taiwan (CBC) has no specific timeline for launching a digital currency due to its complexity.
Bahamas mandates banks to adopt CBDC
The Bahamas, the first country to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC), is drafting regulations to mandate…
Swiss c.bank pioneers first live DLT-based monetary operation
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has become the world’s first central bank to perform a monetary policy operation…
S. Arabia enters BIS-led central bank digital currency trial
Saudi Arabia's participation in a significant BIS-led trial for central bank digital currency (CBDC) marks a…
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