Digital Euro Association Blog / CBDC

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

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?

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?

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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