Interest in developing their own central bank digital currencies remains strong among central banks worldwide, but so far, ...

Recent data from the IMF shows that the dollar accounts for about 58 per cent ... These nascent battles about CBDC and stablecoins could well “take centre stage this year”, as the Atlantic Council ...

At the request of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), an IMF mission team conducted a technical assistance (TA) from January 15 to February 1, 2024. The mission assisted the authorities in establishing the ...

How to think about Crypto, interest rates, and AI-driven labor market shifts that are set to shape global business, investment, and policymaking.

As the digital euro preparation phase nears its conclusion, it's crucial to consider the associated risks and benefits. Click ...

IMF chief urges more proactive push for central bank digital currencies Former president Joe Biden instructed the Fed to look into the creation of a CBDC, whose supporters note its potential use ...

Under the Bitcoin Reserve Act, the Treasury would not have to borrow and drive up the cost to service the debt, nor would the Federal Reserve have to create money and cause inflation. The Bitcoin ...

The IMF's REDI framework—comprising regulation ... have analysed the benefits that could entail the launch of this CBDC. As part of the assessment, the Bank of England said CBDCs could reduce ...

For nearly eight decades, the United States dollar has served as the backbone of global trade, finance, and economic stability. It has dictated the terms of international transactions, controlled the ...