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.

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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 GeoEconomics Center’s research on digital currencies was cited by CNN

New Atlanticist Jan 25, 2024

The Fed is falling behind as other central banks leap ahead on digital currencies

By Josh Lipsky, Ananya Kumar

And the innovation gap is not just on CBDCs. FedNow, the long-awaited interbank settlement system, has taken years longer than comparable systems in Europe.
Digital Currencies Economy & Business
The GeoEconomics Center’s research on digital currencies was cited by CNN

Econographics Nov 6, 2023

Central bank digital currency evolution in 2023: From investigation to preparation

By Alisha Chhangani

Explore CBDC evolution in 2023, including key developments from central banks and what is next for the digital euro.
Digital Currencies Economy & Business
The GeoEconomics Center’s research on digital currencies was cited by CNN

New Atlanticist Aug 29, 2023

Russia is ramping up its CBDC. Will Putin’s ‘robot ruble’ work?

By Ananya Kumar, Charles Lichfield

Given the extent of financial sanctions following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is trying to open alternative channels for cross-border payments.
Conflict Digital Currencies
The GeoEconomics Center’s research on digital currencies was cited by CNN

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 GeoEconomics Center’s research on digital currencies was cited by CNN

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
The GeoEconomics Center’s research on digital currencies was cited by CNN

New Atlanticist Dec 15, 2022

It’s official: The United States is developing a bank-to-bank digital currency

By Josh Lipsky, Ananya Kumar

The New York Federal Reserve’s latest project shows the United States making its presence felt in the digital-currency race.
Digital Currencies Economy & Business

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In the News

Feb 4, 2022

The GeoEconomics Center’s research on digital currencies was cited by CNN

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 4, 2022

CBDC Tracker cited in Business Standard on India’s CBDC development

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Feb 3, 2022

FAST THINKING: The war against ISIS isn’t over

By Atlantic Council

What are the implications for the fight against ISIS and Biden’s anti-terror strategy? Our experts lay out the stakes.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

SouthAsiaSource

Feb 1, 2022

India takes a major step towards regulating crypto

By Adnan Ahmad Ansari

Through the budget, the Indian government has thrown a lifeline to the crypto and Web 3 ecosystem. The ecosystem now needs to build on this opening further as the government prepares to introduce legislation in parliament to regulate crypto assets.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Econographics

Jan 28, 2022

eNaira: Same Naira, more possibilities for innovation

By Naomi Aladekoba

Nigeria's eNaira aims to improve the availability and access to central bank money, support a resilient payments system, encourage financial inclusion, and reduce the cost of processing cash.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jan 28, 2022

Our CBDC Tracker was cited in a paper from the Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center on formally launched central bank digital currencies and countries in their pilot stages

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 21, 2022

Aladekoba quoted in Axios on the potential benefits of eNaira, Nigeria’s central bank digital currency

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 21, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was cited by Market Insider on countries exploring central bank digital currencies, formally launched CBDCs, and CBDCs in their pilot stages

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 21, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was cited by Axios on the number of formally launched central bank digital currencies and CBDCs in their pilot stages

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 21, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was cited by Reuters on countries that are currently exploring and launching central bank digital currencies

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business
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