Digital Currencies

Digital payment systems are bringing millions of unbanked and underbanked online and rapidly revolutionizing global finance. But new technology brings new challenges. From cybersecurity to sanctions evasion to money laundering. Should more governments step in and create their own Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)? What are China’s ambitions for its digital yuan? Can a transatlantic cooperative project can set new standards on digital currencies and ensure stable and transparent cross-border payments?

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.

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.

Content

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

Lipsky quoted in the Morning Consult on the generational split in opinions regarding regulating cryptocurrency

By Josh Lipsky

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 10, 2021

The CBDC Tracker was cited in the New York Times on pilot central bank digital currencies around the world

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

AfricaSource

Nov 29, 2021

Africa’s digital infrastructure is the next playing field for great-power competition

By Aubrey Hruby

US-China competition will be shaped by efforts to support Africa's digital infrastructure.

Africa Digital Currencies

In the News

Nov 20, 2021

The CBDC tracker was cited by the World Economic Forum on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) around the world

By The GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 16, 2021

CBDC Tracker cited in Roll Call on the development of CBDCs around the world

By The GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 15, 2021

GeoEconomics Center submitted an overview of the CBDC Tracker and its findings to the UK House of Lords Economic Affairs for their inquiry into CBDCs

By The GeoEconomics Center

Read the full submission here.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 5, 2021

Lipsky interviewed by BBC about digital currencies and the rollout of the e-Naira

By Josh Lipsky

Listen to the full interview here.

Africa Digital Currencies

In the News

Oct 21, 2021

Raghuveera interviewed by Nikkei regarding the Bahamas Sand Dollar and the importance of marketing and promotion for CBDCs

By Nikhil Raghuveera

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Americas Caribbean

Issue Brief

Oct 15, 2021

Designing decentralized finance for financial inclusion

By Nikhil Raghuveera

The next iteration of DeFi must be developed toward an intentional vision for financial inclusion. Financial inclusion means that everyone has the tools to not only meet their daily needs, but to also build wealth for themselves, their families, and their communities. And in turn, greater financial inclusion supports more resilient and robust economies.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 5, 2021

China Pathfinder report cited in South China Morning Post on the implications of decreased liberalization in China, for other market economies

By The GeoEconomics Center

Read the full article here. Read the report here.

Africa Digital Currencies

Experts