Central banks have a growing interest in digital currencies. Antonio Fatás argues that CBDCs alone will only achieve an inclusive payment system if they ensure competition
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Technology is driving dramatic change in the US payments system. Lael Brainard provides an update on CBDCs and a digital dollar
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Does the economy need digital currencies? Agustín Carstens asks who should issue them, how should they be designed and what are the implications for the monetary system?
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CBDCs are increasingly being discussed, but with little focus on their fundamentals. Peter Bofinger and Thomas Haas consider the design options
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Crossborder payments are at the heart of the international monetary system. Tao Zhang considers the implications for monetary and financial stability of new forms of digital money
Digital money and financial stability Read More »
The digital transformation is triggering a revolution in the financial sector, which will bring innovation but also risks, says Fabio Panetta. The ECB strategy provides a forceful policy reaction
From the payments revolution to the reinvention of money Read More »
Developments in digital finance could transform how consumers and businesses make payments and raise finance. This could help revitalise the UK economy, says Andy Haldane.
Seizing the opportunities from digital finance Read More »
Kristalina Georgieva says the IMF stands ready to help foster a more resilient monetary system – one that is more inclusive, smarter, and greener
Four cornerstones of payments in the digital age Read More »
Victoria Cleland says faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more inclusive crossborder payment services will have widespread benefits for citizens across the globe both directly and through supporting economic growth, international trade and global development
Innovating in a changing world Read More »
Hanna Halaburda, Guillaume Haeringer, Neil Gandal and Joshua Gans summarise the main research findings to establish a base for future research
The microeconomics of cryptocurrencies Read More »
