CBDC in an historical perspective
Monetary transformations through history have been driven by changing technology. Michael Bordo argues that technological change is inevitable
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The present and future of money in the digital age
The digital euro is an ambitious goal that can improve the efficiency of the financial system. Fabio Panetta says we must make it a driver of stability and inclusive progress
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The impact of fintech on central bank governance
Marianne Bechara, Wouter Bossu, Yan Liu, and Arthur Rossi consider the key legal issues central banks face on their governance
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A solution in search of a problem?
The payment system is changing in profound ways. Christopher Waller asks if a CBDC would address any of the problems
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The geopolitical relevance of central bank digital currencies
CBDCs could be useful as a means for central banks to record transactions in an increasingly cashless economy. Brunello Rosa and Alessandro Tentori consider the case of China
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Parachute pants and central bank money
There is a global rush to roll out CBDCs. Randal Quarles suggests this is akin to the 1980s parachute pants fad and the fear of missing out
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Do we need ‘public money’?
The Bank of England has issued banknotes for over 300 years. Jon Cunliffe talks about future of money in the UK in an increasingly digital world
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Stablecoins: what’s old is new again
Christina Segal-Knowles talks about stablecoins. She looks at how they could be regulated if they are used as a form of payment
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Public support for private innovation
Dave Ramsden talks about how the BoE supports the safe development of fintech services
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The future of cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have foreshadowed a potential digital future for money. Graham Bright sees blockchain as an enabler in the growth of the financial system and digital money
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