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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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 24, 2023

Bhusari and Nikoladze cited in Foreign Policy on dedollarization

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China Digital Currencies

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 18, 2023

CBDC Tracker cited in a report from Fintech at Cornell on digital currency adoption

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Digital Currencies Financial Regulation

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

New Atlanticist

Apr 5, 2023

David Malpass on China’s role in the World Bank and how to prevent a ‘lost decade for growth’

By Katherine Golden

The president of the World Bank, speaking at the Atlantic Council as he prepares to hand over the reins to his successor, has one big worry about the global economy: a “reversal in development.” 

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Experts