CBDC: A Guide To Grasping Central Bank Digital Currency
Some people believe that CBDCs, or Central Bank Digital Currencies, are the future of money. Frankly, whether they are or are not is very much up for debate. However, they may have a valid argument given the speed at which the
Money 2.0: Grasping the Differences Between CBDC and Crypto
Both CBDCs and cryptocurrencies have dominated headlines all over the world during the past months. For those outside of the financial establishment, it's fair to say that they have even confused the heck out of folks. And as their development, implementation
Debating the Dough: How CBDCs Stack Up to Cash
On its face, you might be wondering, why do I need to know about the differences between a CBDC and cash? Afterall, we've been using "digital money" for years. Our paycheck gets digitally deposited into our bank
Adapting To Change: The Move To a Cashless Society
As cash slowly becomes a thing of the past, it's time to take a look at the digital revolution happening before our eyes. From digital payments to cryptocurrency, these are just some of the financial changes that have been transforming
Digital Currency: Will It Replace Paper Money?
Since President Biden signed Executive Order 14067 on March 9, 2022, there has been much debate about digital currency. This debate has revolved around the creation and issuance of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and whether or not
Biden’s Crypto Executive Order
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden issued an executive order directing the federal government to begin developing policy for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, that encourages innovation whilst reducing dangers to consumers, investors and the global financial system. The details of the executive
Jamaican Prime Minister Optimistic About Adoption of CBDC
The topic of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has sparked debate across different countries. While the majority are yet to make any significant strides on the issue, some countries are already steps ahead and pushing for adoption. Jamaica’s central bank completed
WeChat Announces Plans To Support Digital Yuan
China’s digital yuan is proving to be a major success as time goes by. The level of adoption for this digital currency currently sits at record highs and this is expected to spike after the recent announcement by WeChat. WeChat, the
Nigerian Court Gives Green Light To eNaira CBDC
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has given the go ahead for the rollout of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The regulator now joins the list of other global regulatory bodies that are approving the use of CBDCs as
Kakao Subsidiary Wins Bid To Test South Korea’s CBDC
The Central Bank of South Korea has partnered with Ground X, a blockchain subsidiary of Kakao, to help with its digital fiat efforts. Kakao is one of the leading internet providers in South Korea. Ground X will supply the leading technology