The History of Cash-Like Digital Payment Instruments
CoinDesk has published my article on the history of cash-like digital payment instruments! It covers how and why such digital payments projects have come and gone, giving us an idea of what needs to be done to do it right. [Read more]
Mexico plans a retail CBDC by 2025
The new Governor of the Bank of Mexico, Victoria Rodríguez Ceja, confirmed plans to release a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) during 2025. During a presentation to the Mexican Senate, the Governor said the first goal of its CBDC will be financial inclusion. It also wants to provide more fast payments options and ensure the economy is efficient and interoperable. The Governor said she’s also keen to enable programmable money and promote innovation. [Read more]
Upcoming events I’m affiliated with:
The CBDC Think Tank is hosting several webinars over the next month:
- On April 27 (at 08:00 EST) the BIS and the Swiss National Bank will present on their Project Helvetia wholesale CBDC work. [Register here]
- On May 3 (at 08:00 EST) the Bank of Ukraine will present on their E-Hryvnia retail CBDC project. [Register here]
Satoshi Capital Advisors is hosting a virtual workshop on wholesale CBDC, stablecoins and digital capital markets on May 24 (starting at 08:00 EST). [Register here with the passcode: CBDC]