Central Bank Digital Currency

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Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are a form of digital currency issued by a country's central bank. They are similar to cryptocurrencies, except that their value is fixed by the central bank and equivalent to the country's fiat currency.

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Tomorrow Russia will allow crypto payments in international trade to counter sanctions

— Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday that will allow businesses to use crypto currencies in international trade, as part of efforts to
Kazakhstan uses its CBDC to pay for China rail line.

Kazakhstan is now using its digital currency, the digital tenge, to fund the construction of a rail line to China. The National Bank of Kazakhstan has launched a pilot project that will make sure the allocated funds reach the intended recipients at the right time.
BRICS Explores Cryptocurrency for New Payment System Amid Push for De-dollarization

Embracing Financial Sovereignty through CBDCs

As for Matvienko, this effort, which seeks to increase financial sustainability and address the outcomes of the new sanctions introduced by the European and North American countries, may be nervous by the use of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). She emphasized that the system’s decentralized trading strategy guarantees the autonomy of member countries and unimpeded transactions.
Cambodia’s CBDC developer to construct bond market for Palau on blockchain

Japanese fintech developer Soramitsu, best known for developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for Cambodia, is set to build a blockchain-based bond market gateway for the Pacific island nation of Palau, Nikkei has learned.
Swiss Central Bank Makes History With First Tokenized Monetary Policy
By successfully issuing tokenised SNB bills and facilitating the settlement of digital bond issuances, the SNB has solidified its position as a global leader in the deployment of wholesale CBDC. As the Project Helvetia pilot continues to expand, the future of finance promises to be increasingly defined by the seamless integration of DLT and central bank digital currencies.
Project mBridge: Saudi Arabia joins forces with China on CBDCs

Saudi Arabia’s participation in a China-led digital currency trial indicates a possible shift away from reliance on the dollar for global oil transactions.
Project Leonidas update: Italian banks complete wholesale CBDC trial

The ABI recently published a report on Project Leonidas, revealing it had partnered with 17 Italian banks on the trial. Japanese IT firm NTT Data (NASDAQ: NTTDF), which has participated in previous Italian CBDC trials, also joined the latest pilot alongside blockchain firm R3 and Milano Hub, the Bank of Italy’s innovation center.
CEO of Ripple (XRP), has announced a major collaboration with 10 different governments to develop their Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). While the details remain largely confidential, these partnerships aim to integrate Ripple’s blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency and security of financial systems globally.
Qatar launches CBDC testing for wholesale payments

Qatar has launched a pilot for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), partnering with local and global banks to test large payments in securities transactions.
Saudi Arabia has joined a major BIS-led central bank digital currency , in what could be another step towards less of the world's oil trade being done in U.S. dollars.
They become full participants of Project mBridge, a collaboration launched in 2021 between China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has completed the infrastructure for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project and launched the first phase of an experimental project. The QCB will look at settlements of large payments among large local and international banks.
Bitcoin Surges Amid China-UAE Alliance to Combat Crypto Crime and Innovate CBDCs

According to a joint statement following UAE President visit to China, the alliance will focus on telecom fraud and online gambling.
Donald Trump Vows to Build the Future of Bitcoin in the US and Never Allow the Creation of CBDC Much Like Robert Kennedy Jr.
Trump stated that he will protect & support self-custody for the nation’s 50 million crypto owners.