Digital Euro Association Blog / CBDC

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

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

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

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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Understanding CBDCs and Their Technical Interplay

In our ongoing exploration of CBDCs, we delve deeper into their position and relevance in the broader financial landscape. A recent paper titled "Introduction to Central Bank Digital Currencies and Their Technical Interoperability" by authors Matilde Faro, Xiaojun Luo, and Christopher …

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Recap of the CBDC Conference 2023

The highly anticipated CBDC Conference took place in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 12 to 14, 2023. This premier event dedicated to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) provided a valuable platform for central bank representatives, financial industry experts, technology providers …

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Meet the Experts: Tech Leaders Judging The Next Generation of CBDC Apps

The response to Ripple’s recently announced CBDC Innovate 2023 challenge has been overwhelming. Despite being just halfway through the ideation stage at Phase I, the challenge has already garnered over 700 registrations. There has been immense interest and enthusiasm from developers a …

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Recap of the Digital Euro Association Summerfest 2023

The DEA's second Summerfest, which took place on 29 June, 2023, proved to be a grand assembly of minds, witnessing active involvement of approx. 50 individuals that included institutional members, dedicated fellows and esteemed experts. The prestigious Frankfurt School of Finance & …

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Lessons from the first implemented CBDC: the Sand dollar

Many central banks are exploring and experimenting with some form of central bank digital currency. The Bahamian Sand dollar was the first fully implemented digital currency in 2020. In this article, we discuss what lessons can be learned from the implementation of digital currency in …

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On The Demand For A Digital Euro

The rapid technological evolution and the ongoing digital revolution are inspiring global interest in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which are projected to redefine the landscape of international finance. Among the global players, the European Central Bank (ECB) is actively …

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