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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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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FAST THINKING: The race is on for a digital dollar

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
FAST THINKING: The race is on for a digital dollar

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
FAST THINKING: The race is on for a digital dollar

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
FAST THINKING: The race is on for a digital dollar

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
FAST THINKING: The race is on for a digital dollar

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
FAST THINKING: The race is on for a digital dollar

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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Content

Fast Thinking

Jan 21, 2022

FAST THINKING: The race is on for a digital dollar

By Atlantic Council

The Federal Reserve has opened the door to the United States issuing its own digital currency. Our experts break down the next moves.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 18, 2022

Younus writes for Profit by Pakistan Today, “Do not ban crypto”

By Atlantic Council

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 13, 2022

Safiya Ghori-Ahmad with BPIA and McLarty Associates for a conversation on digital money

By Atlantic Council

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 13, 2022

The CBDC Tracker, GeoEcon research and testimony cited throughout the UK House of Lords report on Central Bank Digital Currency

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 13, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was cited by Fortune on nine countries around the world that have fully launched a central bank digital currency

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 12, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was featured in Market Insider discussing a Bill to limit the Fed’s ability to issue its own digital currency

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 12, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was featured in CNBC discussing Jared Kushner’s advocacy for digital dollar adoption in 2019

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 6, 2022

Lipsky joined Yahoo Finance to discuss the 2022 economic outlook, interest rates, CBDCs, China, and the Olympics

Watch the full discussion here.

China Digital Currencies

In the News

Jan 5, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was featured in Yahoo Finance discussing Boston Fed’s plan to develop digital dollar

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 5, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was featured in Yahoo Finance discussing Boston Fed’s plan to develop digital dollar

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business
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Experts

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Carole House

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Cybersecurity Digital Currencies

Fellow

Ville Korpela

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Digital Currencies Europe & Eurasia

Staff

Ananya Kumar

Deputy Director, Future of Money

GeoEconomics Center

Arabic Digital Currencies

Staff

Josh Lipsky

Chair, International Economics

GeoEconomics Center

China Digital Currencies

Fellow

Martin Mühleisen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Staff

Maia Nikoladze

Associate Director, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Eastern Europe
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