Digital Currencies Archives

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 105 countries— triple the number of countries we first identified as being active in CBDC development in 2020.

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Cryptocurrency Regulation Tracker

Cryptocurrencies may significantly alter financial structures as they exist today and transform the next generation of money and payments. Our new interactive database analyzes the state of cryptocurrency regulations in 25 of the world’s largest economies.

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The future of digital currencies depends on interoperability. How can it be achieved?

Issue Brief Sep 28, 2022

Privacy in cross-border digital currency: A transatlantic approach

By Giulia Fanti and Nadia Pocher

As a growing number of countries explore Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) for the domestic context, multi-country cross-border CBDCs pilots are also proliferating. Cross-border CBDCs could make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and simpler.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

New Atlanticist Sep 22, 2022

The dollar has some would-be rivals. Meet the challengers.

By Ananya Kumar, Josh Lipsky

What are the realistic alternatives to the dollar that US and allied policymakers should be paying attention to? And how can they respond?

China Digital Currencies

New Atlanticist Sep 16, 2022

How long before there’s a digital dollar?

By Atlantic Council experts

Experts from our GeoEconomics Center break down the new Treasury Department recommendations on digital assets.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future.

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New Atlanticist

Nov 30, 2023

The future of digital currencies depends on interoperability. How can it be achieved?

By Daniel Hojnacki

When it comes to the future of digital currencies, interoperability is top of mind for governments and financial institutions.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Nov 29, 2023

A newly announced blockchain-backed system could transform development lending

By Katherine Walla

The new project looks to put technology to work to speed up payments and make them safer, Cecilia Skingsley said at an Atlantic Council conference.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Nov 29, 2023

The IMF’s multilateral, multipronged proposal to stop cross-border payments from fragmenting

By Katherine Walla

“There’s really an opportunity to have a more ambitious approach to cross-border payments,” the IMF's Tobias Adrian said at an Atlantic Council event.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

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Nov 28, 2023

IMF’s Tobias Adrian on a multilateral solution to the world’s cross-border payment woes

By Atlantic Council

Despite the geopolitical fragmentation around the world, countries can come together on a multilateral approach to the financial system, Adrian told the Atlantic Council.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 28, 2023

Head of BIS Innovation Hub Cecilia Skingsley quoted by Ledger Insights on joint project with IMF and World Bank to tokenize development funds

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Nov 28, 2023

Head of BIS Innovation Hub Cecilia Skingsley quoted by CoinDesk on CBDC privacy standards

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Nov 28, 2023

Head of BIS Innovation Hub Cecilia Skingsley keynote quoted by Reuters on new joint tokenization initiative with IMF and World Bank

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Nov 28, 2023

BIS Innovation Hub head Cecilia Skingsley unveils new project with the World Bank to speed up and secure development lending

By Atlantic Council

Skingsley announced the project—led by the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and Bank for International Settlements—at a convening on central bank digital currencies hosted by the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 20, 2023