Egypt launches digital ID; Germany’s quantum card
Egypt’s digital ID app, Haweya, enhances financial inclusion, while Germany develops quantum-resistant ID cards to secure identities against…
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ECB announces component, service providers for digital euro
The ECB moves forward with the digital euro by selecting providers for key components, emphasizing the need for…
Eswatini outlines design principles of retail CBDC in new paper
The Eswatini central bank released a design paper on its CBDC—the digital lilangeni—which it says will boost financial…
Kyrgyzstan proposes new legislation to legalize CBDC
In April, the Kyrgyz Central Bank conducted a trial for the digital som and has now opened a…
Mauritania commissions Germany’s G+D to design CBDC
The prospective CBDC, called the digital ouguiya, will “advance the digital transformation” and boost financial inclusion in Mauritania,…
Brazil explores CBDC offline functionality ahead of mainstream launch
Brazil’s central bank follows other countries in exploring an offline payment solution for its CBDC as part of…
Banco Do Brasil to Test Offline Payments in Brazilian CBDC Pilot
Banco Do Brasil, a bank owned in its majority by the Brazilian state, and Giesecke+Devrient, are partnering to…
Mastercard Launches CBDC Partner Program
Mastercard, the credit behemoth, announced the launch of a new program to widen its understanding of central bank…