While the United States has turned away from the concept of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), other jurisdictions, such as Europe and China, have embraced it. As has been reported, a ...

In the last few years, a conversation has arisen surrounding the implementation of what is known as Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs. CBDCs would act as modern forms of money that are ...

Bank of Canada, in a new research paper, explores the OpenCBDC 2PC system as feasible for a retail CBDC focused on basic payments. The proposed design emphasizes user privacy and decentralization ...

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President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed two orders on quantum computing. Andrew Harnik/Getty ...

Can digital currencies unite Africa’s economies? In infographics, we map the pros and cons, explore what’s at stake, and show where adoption is growing.