The CBDCTracker.org database has been updated, now counting a total of 102 jurisdictions and/or currency unions engaged in central bank digital currency (CBDC) research. Note that the Euro area, the Eastern Caribbean Economic and Currency Union and Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa are currency unions and only count as one. For more information, please read Atakan Kavuklu’s summary of recent developments [here] and visit the CBDCTracker.org website.
Preventing financial crime in crypto-assets: Identifying evolving criminal behavior
Elliptic published its 2024 typologies report on the nexus between crypto-assets and financial crime. This year’s report is designed to equip compliance teams and law enforcement with the practical insights needed to continue to detect new financial crime risks with success. The report includes case studies and insights on the convergence of AI and crypto-assets and how it is impacting criminal activity, the increasing use of stablecoins in financial crime typologies including pig butchering scams and sanctions evasion activity, and major law enforcement and regulatory actions with additional case studies. [Read more at Elliptic]
Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
- CBDC Conference, Istanbul, September 10-12. The conference will offer representatives of central banks, commercial banks, technology providers, policy makers and academics the perfect platform to learn about the latest CBDC developments, exchange ideas with experts and peers. [Find out more and register here][Central bank delegates may be eligible for free registration (email registration@cbdc-conference.com to find out more)]
- Digital Currency Conference, London, September 23-24. The conference will bring together policymakers, regulators, and technology and innovation experts to network and discuss all aspects of digital currencies. And enter the KiffmeisterDCC code at registration to get a 20% discount! [Find out more and register here]
And just a reminder that I produce a monthly digest of central bank digital currency (CBDC) developments exclusively for the official sector. So (only) if you work at a central bank, ministry of finance or international financial institution (e.g., the BIS, IMF, OECD, World Bank) and who would like to receive it by email on the first business day of every month, please DM me on LinkedIn or email me at john@kiffmeister.com.
