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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the News

Jan 3, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was featured in Business Insider discussing Jamaica’s CBDC pilot

By GeoEconomics Center

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Caribbean Digital Currencies

Event Recap

Dec 20, 2021

Event recap: “The transformative potential of crypto and blockchain for Pakistan”

By Fahim Ahmad

The Atlantic Council South Asia Center's Pakistan initiative, convened a panel discussion on December 13 to discuss the potential of digital currency in Pakistan and how it will benefit the socio-economic situation in the country.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Dec 17, 2021

The CBDC Tracker was featured in the New York Times on the future of money and the rising demand for CBDCs

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business
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Experts

Staff

Kimberly Donovan

Director, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Economic Sanctions

Fellow

Giulia Fanti

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies

Millennium fellow

Aleksandar Vratonjić Gligorijević

Chief Marketing Officer, TeleGroup

Millennium Leadership Program

Digital Currencies Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Michael Greenwald

Senior Advisor to the President and CEO

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Fellow

Carole House

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Cybersecurity Digital Currencies

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Ville Korpela

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Digital Currencies Europe & Eurasia
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