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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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Kumar quoted in Axios Crypto newsletter on the potential loss of monetary sovereignty with stablecoins

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
Kumar quoted in Axios Crypto newsletter on the potential loss of monetary sovereignty with stablecoins

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
Kumar quoted in Axios Crypto newsletter on the potential loss of monetary sovereignty with stablecoins

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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Content

In the News

May 24, 2023

Kumar quoted in Axios Crypto newsletter on the potential loss of monetary sovereignty with stablecoins

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

May 21, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited in University of Florida Levin College of Law publication on the privacy implications of CBDCs

Read the full publication here.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 16, 2023

Not so fast: The case for a new SWIFT

By Josh Lipsky, Ananya Kumar

Imagine a network that combines both messaging and settlement to become a one-stop shop for international payments. It’s time for the US and its allies and partners to make that idea a reality.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

The 5x5

May 3, 2023

The 5×5—Cryptocurrency hacking’s geopolitical and cyber implications

By Simon Handler

Experts explore the cybersecurity implications of cryptocurrencies, and how the United States and its allies should approach this challenge.

Cybersecurity Digital Currencies

Econographics

Apr 24, 2023

Practice makes perfect: What China wants from its digital currency in 2023

By Ananya Kumar

The e-CNY network has expanded over the last year, and China's goals have only become clearer. Domestically, the People’s Bank of China is still in test-and-learn mode, globally, China is more focused on setting defining international standards.

China Cybersecurity

In the News

Apr 24, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited in Vanderbilt Law School report on payments and the evolution of stablecoins and CBDCs in the global economy

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 20, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited in Congressional Research Service report on CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 11, 2023

CBDC tracker was cited in the Washington Post on how CBDCs have become politicized in the US

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 11, 2023

Lipsky quoted in the Washington Post on how CBDCs have become politicized in the US

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 10, 2023

Lipsky quoted in AFP Fact Check on how privacy laws would apply to a digital currency system

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business
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Experts

Fellow

Adnan Ahmad Ansari

Nonresident Senior Fellow

South Asia Center

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Fellow

Carole House

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Cybersecurity Digital Currencies

Fellow

Chris Brummer

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Economic Sanctions

Staff

Alisha Chhangani

Program Assistant

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Financial Regulation

Staff

Kimberly Donovan

Director, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Arabic Digital Currencies

Fellow

Giulia Fanti

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies
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Events

Flagship Event Tue, November 28, 2023 • 8:00 am ET

Future of central bank digital currency: Pathways to global standards

This first-of-its-kind convening of leaders from international financial institutions, central banks, businesses, technology providers, and governments aims to establish an understanding of the issues countries must consider before issuing a CBDC.
Digital Currencies Economy & Business International Financial Institutions