Understanding CBDCs and Their Technical Interplay
by Digital Euro Association on Sep 27, 2023 1:12:10 PM
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 …
Recap of the CBDC Conference 2023
by Digital Euro Association on Sep 22, 2023 9:00:00 AM
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 …
Meet the Experts: Tech Leaders Judging The Next Generation of CBDC Apps
by Digital Euro Association on Jul 21, 2023 9:30:00 AM
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 …
Recap of the Digital Euro Association Summerfest 2023
by Digital Euro Association on Jul 5, 2023 12:00:00 PM
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 & …
Lessons from the first implemented CBDC: the Sand dollar
by Digital Euro Association on Jun 23, 2023 10:14:00 AM
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 …
On The Demand For A Digital Euro
by Cristiano Giordano on May 22, 2023 9:00:00 AM
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 …
Think Twice Before Introducing a Holding Limit for the Digital Euro
by Mark Warren on May 16, 2023 9:45:00 AM
The ECB's Proposal for a Digital Euro Holding Limit In October 2020, the European Central Bank (ECB) released a Report on a digital euro outlining the principles and requirements for a potential digital euro. One key requirement is that the digital euro should be limited to a means of …
A look back at the 2023 DEA Thesis Awards Ceremony
by Digital Euro Association on May 11, 2023 2:06:45 PM
What an incredible evening it was at the 2023 DEA Thesis Awards Ceremony! We gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking research of academics who are shaping the future of digital currencies. With a range of compelling theses, our finalists presented pioneering insights into central ban …
The Political Ambition and Economic Reality of the (Digital) Euro
by Nicola Bilotta and Erwin Voloder on Apr 16, 2023 7:32:09 PM
States can use international monetary systems – and the leading role of their national currencies – as an instrument of power (Kirshner 1995). Since no global currency as yet exists, international trade, transnational investments and cross-border payments require the intermediation of …
The Digital Euro Conference 2023: A Recap
by Digital Euro Association on Apr 6, 2023 2:01:16 PM
The Digital Euro Conference (DEC23) held on the 31st of March, 2023, brought together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders in a hybrid format. Both on-site and remote participants engaged in insightful discussions, presentations, and panel sessions centered around Central Bank …