How the COVID-19 Crisis Revived the Digital Dollar Debate

Some Americans are still waiting for stimulus support. Would a digital dollar have helped disburse funds? Here's a breakdown of the debate.

Digital Dollars Give the State Too Much Control Over Money

Arming the Federal Reserve with a digital dollar would harm the free market, says Max Raskin, an NYU adjunct professor of law.

Inside China’s Plan to Power Global Blockchain Adoption

China is about to launch its national blockchain platform, part of Beijing’s grand strategy to lead the digital transformation of the world economy.

China Will ‘Undoubtedly’ Pursue Digital Yuan, Central Bank Says

The People’s Bank of China has sent one of its strongest signals yet of a commitment to creating a digital national currency.

While Some Hoard Dollar Bills, Others Envision Germy Cash’s Quick Demise

Is a cash-based society sustainable in a pandemic? Hoarders say yes. Health experts say maybe. Visionaries say no: It’s a moment for systemic change.

4 Reasons Central Banks Should Launch Retail Digital Currencies

Central banks have four good reasons to adopt digital currency: financial stability, identity management, inclusion and consumer protection.

BIS Paper Reckons With P2P Payments, Tokenized Securities, Central Bank Digital Currencies

Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements say the future of payments may be peer to peer, but a number of considerations must be satisfied before distributed ledger-based systems can go mainstream.

Secretive Digital Fiat Project Emerges With New Partner as CBDC Chatter Grows

Fnality, a high-profile digital fiat project backed by 14 big-name financial institutions, is teaming with the ConsenSys-backed Adhara.

China’s DCEP Unlikely to Impact Crypto Markets in the Long Term, eToro Analyst Says

China is taking a great leap forward to develop a central bank digital currency, with more than 80 patents filed by the People’s Bank last week.