Central bank digital currency - Wikipedia
A central bank digital currency (CBDC; also called digital fiat currency [1] or digital base money [2]) is a digital currency issued by a central bank, [3] rather than by a commercial bank.
What Is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? - Investopedia
Jun 14, 2024 · A central bank digital currency (CBDC) is the digital form of a country's fiat currency, which is regulated by its central bank. Many countries are developing them.
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) - Federal Reserve Board
Jan 20, 2022 · Our key focus is on whether and how a CBDC could improve on an already safe and efficient U.S. domestic payments system. CBDC is generally defined as a digital liability of …
The Fed - Frequently Asked Questions - Federal Reserve Board
What is a central bank digital currency (CBDC)? A CBDC is a digital form of central bank money that is widely available to the general public. "Central bank money" refers to money that is a …
Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker - Atlantic Council
Apr 25, 2024 · What is a CBDC? A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is the digital form of a country’s fiat currency that is also a claim on the central bank. Instead of printing money, the …
Bank of Korea to launch CBDC pilot for real-world payments
1 day ago · China and several European countries are advancing CBDC initiatives, while the BOK began CBDC research in August 2021. Since April last year, the BOK has also been involved …
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) - Virtual Handbook - IMF
The IMF’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Virtual Handbook is a reference guide for policymakers and experts at central banks and ministries of finance. It also serves as the basis …