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Will the use of CBDCs improve cross-border payments?
International trials using CBDCs highlight significant architectural and practical challenges, writes Warren Coats
Christopher Sims on modelling the inflation surge
Unprecedented series of shocks creates major challenges for central bank forecasters, the Nobel Prize-winning economist tells Daniel Hinge
Is there a case for a retail CBDC in Japan?
A BoJ-managed, account-ledger ‘digital yen’ tied to the new Kotora payments may offer some potential
Social media: an essential tool for central bank communication
Strategies to secure popularity, comprehensibility and reputation as new media takes centre stage
Rethinking regulation of the modern financial system
Bank of Italy’s Maurizio Trapanese writes that rules need to address uncertainty as well as measurable risks, entity types as well as activities, and should not be overly complex
(Un)stablecoins and central banks
Time to tackle stablecoin structures and support mechanisms
CBDC and bank intermediation in the eurozone
An assessment of the impact different ‘digital euro’ designs related to remuneration and usage limits could have on the banking system, including during times of stress*
How to stop stablecoins from hoarding precious collateral
Repo markets expert and crypto bank chief exec think Fed reserves are the right answer
The international effort to manage NBFI risks: where do we stand?
The Covid-19 shock demonstrated more needs to be done to address stability risks posed by the NBFI sector. Maurizio Trapanese details progress made during the Italian G20 presidency as well as outstanding macro-prudential issues
Digital money and central banks
Central banks must reflect on the monetary policy, regulatory and financial stability implications from crypto assets, stablecoins and CBDCs to stay relevant in the digital age of money
Facebook-backed stablecoin project to wind down, report says
Project formerly known as Libra had struggled to gain regulatory approval
The six key drivers for digital currency
Dave Birch breaks down the forces that are pushing central banks towards CBDC
ECB launches digital euro project
Central bank supports European Commission plan for e-identity rollout across the eurozone
Benoît Cœuré on CBDCs, stablecoins and central bank fintech co-operation
BIS Innovation Hub chief voices concerns about the timing of stablecoin and CBDC roll-outs, fintech risks for supervisors and monetary policy, and details development plans for eight innovation locations
Diem shifts focus to US dollar stablecoins
Move away from Switzerland sees former Libra Association distance itself from original multi-currency plans
Zhang Tao on the IMF’s fintech agenda, CBDCs and big tech oversight
IMF deputy managing director speaks about the fund’s perspectives on CBDC operating frameworks, regulating big tech and macrofinancial oversight in a digital world
Regulating big tech and non-bank financial services in the digital era
Big tech incursions into financial services in China and elsewhere demonstrate the potential benefits of adopting a digital-bank or holding-company approach to financial regulation
A bellwether moment for CBDC plans
The launch of the ‘sand dollar’ may herald a new era of CBDCs as the Fed and ECB step up their preparations
Carney takes job on Stripe board
Former BoE governor adds role at fintech firm to growing portfolio of positions
Ulrich Bindseil on the launch of the digital euro
The ECB’s director-general for market infrastructure and payments speaks about the functionality, tiering approaches, privacy policies, ledger technology and ecosystem impact of the eurozone's planned CBDC
Book notes: The currency cold war, by David Birch
Pleasant and interesting read on whether digital money will jeopardise the US dollar’s dominant role in global trade and finance