The central bank acquired 51,732 shares of Coinbase Global, marking its first disclosed stake in the major crypto exchange.

The Czech National Bank (CNB) has arrived on the crypto scene according to its latest U.S. regulatory filing. The central bank of the European nation added a new position in Coinbase during the second ...

The Central Bank of the UAE has launched a new dirham symbol, representing the nation's financial evolution, heritage, and ambition. Discover its significance, usage guidelines, and integration into ...

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) unveiled the new symbol for the UAE's national currency, the dirham, in March this year. The new dirham symbol signifies more than just financial value — it ...

President Biden's executive order will encourage the Federal Reserve and other agencies to explore the feasibility of a central bank digital currency.

As the digital age evolves, central banks are creating digital versions of national currencies, called Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Unlike decentralized cryptocurrencies such as ...

Global bank messaging network SWIFT is planning a new platform in the next one to two years to connect the wave of central bank digital currencies now in development to the existing finance system ...

Central bank digital currency (CBDC) aims to take the benefits from blockchain-based digital currency and combine it with fiat currency under the control of the central bank.

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have come to the fore in recent years, developing organically alongside the steady decline in the transactional use of cash, the rise of cryptocurrency and the ...

Central bank digital currencies can improve payment systems as well as financial inclusion—if they are appropriately designed. If not, they could pose risks. While not all countries may see an ...

Digitalization of the economy provides both challenges and opportunities. Central banks should ensure that they have the capacity to continue to meet their policy objectives in the digital age. It is ...

Brazilian CBDC gets official name and logo Previously commonly referred to as the “digital real,” the Brazilian central bank digital currency gets its official brand name.