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Many Republicans are suspicious of Federal Reserve-issued digital currency. They see it as a way for government to extend its control over money.

According to CBDCTracker.org at least 100 central banks have launched, piloted or exploring retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), of which ...

Use of smart contracts expected to bring rigor to voluntary carbon credit market.

With Europe charging ahead on digital currency, politics is starting to hold the U.S. back.

The Central Reserve Bank of Peru has begun studying the introduction of a central bank digital currency, with assistance from the International Monetary Fund.

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Some believe that the IMF — which has long been a lightning rod for criticism in the developing world — may have a more nuanced view of cryptocurrencies.

A year after launching Africa’s first digital currency, Nigeria’s central bank is turning to the nation’s three-wheeler taxi operators to speed the adoption of the eNaira, as regulators across the world scrutinise its every move. It’s offering a 5% discount to drivers and passengers of the three-wheeler taxis — known locally…

A year after launching Africa's first digital currency, Nigeria's central bank is turning to the nation's three-wheeler taxi operators to speed the adoption of the eNaira, as regulators across the world scrutinize its every move.

In many regions, Internet-free access may be a make-or-break feature for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). As the world's central banks rush to develop digital currencies, almost all t...