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Tag: CBDC
Australia Announces Pilot for eAUD CBDC, Joins Mastercard for Testing
Australia’s central bank is tapping into the next, more advanced stage of refining its e-currency, codenamed…
Smart contracts could revolutionize the way we transact
In an earlier column, I dug into the basis behind central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in…
Retail DigiRupee finds few takers
Mumbai: India’s experiment with retail digital rupee (e- r) is off to a slow start with…
RBI Digital Rupee: E-Rupay to be operated by 5 more banks in 9 more cities soon
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said five more banks will join the pilot on…
IDFC First Bank, ToneTag partner to launch CBDC payments
New Delhi: IDFC First Bank has partnered with ToneTag, a global proximity and voice tech solutions…
Union Budget 2023: Will blockchain-based digital currency arrive?
New Delhi: Central Bank Digital Currency or CBDC has captured the imagination of central banks around…
Central-Bank Digital Currencies Are Coming—Whether Countries Are Ready or Not
One hundred and fourteen countries are exploring digital currencies, and their collective economies represent more than…
Spare a thought for the trilemma of central bank digital currencies
Obviously, central banks are scrambling to get on the CBDC train before it even leaves the…
Does India really need to issue sovereign green bonds?
The next big thing on the agenda is Sovereign Green Bonds (SGBs), unveiled as part of…