Digital Euro Association Blog / CBDC

Recap of the DEA Digital Money Networking Event 2024

Recap of the DEA Digital Money Networking Event 2024

The DEA's third Networking Event, held on October 8, 2024, brought together around 30 participants, including institutional members, dedicated fellows, and esteemed experts. Hosted at the prestigious Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, the event successfully fostered active …

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The Digital Euro and Central Bank Digital Currencies: Beware of Taking-Off Too Early

The Digital Euro and Central Bank Digital Currencies: Beware of Taking-Off Too Early

This paper, by Prof. Dr. Peter Bofinger, discusses central digital currencies (CBDCs) with an analytical focus on the European Central Bank's Digital Euro (D€) project, which provides a unique lens for assessing the potential and challenges of CBDCs. The paper differs from the literat …

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Exploring the Future of Digital Currency and AI in London this September

Exploring the Future of Digital Currency and AI in London this September

Currency Research is set to pave the way with its upcoming series of events during the Payments, Innovation, and Technology Week, taking place from 📅 September 23 to 26, 2024, in the vibrant city of 🏙️ London. This event promises to be a cornerstone for professionals keen on explori …

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The Digital Euro Conference 2024: A Recap

The Digital Euro Conference 2024: A Recap

The Digital Euro Conference (DEC24), conducted on February 29, 2024, assembled a diverse group of experts, policymakers, and industry leaders in a hybrid setting, combining both on-site and remote participation. The engaging event happened in two designated spaces (Audimax and Innovat …

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The Journey Towards a Digital Euro: An Update

The Journey Towards a Digital Euro: An Update

A Response to Evolving Payment Trends The European Central Bank (ECB) has given an update on the digital euro, an initiative set to bridge the gap between traditional cash and the increasing preference for digital transactions. In a recent speech by ECB Executive Board Member, Piero C …

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Is Hong Kong really in the forefront of the global digital money race?

Is Hong Kong really in the forefront of the global digital money race?

Hong Kong has excelled as a world center of finance, trade and professional services. An excellence that was degraded by the brain drain in the years of social unrest, followed by the Covid-19 pandemic and negative perceptions about what Hong Kong has become. Advancements in digitaliz …

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Who Needs an e-Yuan?

Who Needs an e-Yuan?

China could be the first major economy to issue a CBDC. We first provide an historical overview of this project, putting it in political perspective, then present its main features. We recall the strategic objectives put forward by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) for the e-Yuan, dis …

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The Subtle Art of Slow: The CBDC Adoption Journey

The Subtle Art of Slow: The CBDC Adoption Journey

In the era of rapidly evolving monetary systems, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have emerged as a new frontier.

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DEA statement regarding the announcement of the ECB on proceeding to the next phase of the digital euro project

DEA statement regarding the announcement of the ECB on proceeding to the next phase of the digital euro project

The Digital Euro Association (DEA) welcomes the decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) to take further steps in preparation for potentially introducing a digital euro. On October 18th, the ECB officially announced its plan to advance to the next phase of the digital euro project …

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Securing Privacy in Offline Payment for Retail CBDC

Securing Privacy in Offline Payment for Retail CBDC

Privacy is a key feature in the successful adoption of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). However, ensuring privacy in this disruptive innovation, particularly in offline payments, presents several challenges.

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