Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker

Our flagship Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Tracker takes you inside the rapid evolution of money all over the world. The interactive database now features 130 countries representing 98% of global GDP.

Cryptocurrency Regulation Tracker

Cryptocurrencies may significantly alter financial structures as they exist today and transform the next generation of money and payments. Our interactive database analyzes the state of cryptocurrency regulations in 60 of the world’s largest economies.

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New Atlanticist

Nov 25, 2025

How Venezuela uses crypto to sell oil—and what the US should do about it

By Maia Nikoladze

As US sanctions on Venezuela have intensified, the Maduro regime has grown increasingly interested in leveraging digital assets to facilitate oil transactions.

China
Digital Currencies

Issue Brief

Sep 12, 2025

Trustworthy digital identities can set the standards for secure benefits provision in the US

By Ananya Kumar

The proliferation of online services necessitates verifiable digital IDs globally. While they can improve convenience and reduce fraud in benefits provision, they raise privacy concerns and surveillance risks. This paper examines US digital identity challenges, analyzes EU and Japan implementations, and provides policy recommendations for responsible digital ID development in the US.

Cybersecurity
Digital Currencies

Fintech Frontlines

Aug 25, 2025

Everybody wants a stablecoin, even China

By Ananya Kumar

From Beijing’s perspective, a successful offshore yuan-denominated stablecoin could replace some existing yuan transactions, increase the purchases of offshore bonds, and even make them technologically more efficient.

China
Digital Currencies

In the News

Aug 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency Regulation Tracker cited in Global Investigations Review on regulatory progress across the globe

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Digital Currencies
Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 18, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited by VISA on the status of CBDC development across the world

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Digital Currencies
Digital Policy

In the News

Jul 21, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited in Financial Times

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Digital Currencies
Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 21, 2025

Nikoladze and Donovan cited in Centre for International Governance Innovation report on digital privacy, assets, and decentralization

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Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Jul 18, 2025

Four questions (and expert answers) on the new US cryptocurrency legislation

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts pull back the curtain on three new pieces of legislation on digital currencies, covering everything from stablecoins to CBDCs.

Digital Currencies
Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 16, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited in Financial Times

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Digital Currencies
Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 16, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Financial Times on how the digital Euro has the opportunity to be the standard setter for CBDCs

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Digital Currencies
Economy & Business

Experts