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eCurrency launches world's first ISO 20022 compliant CBDC-to-RTGS implementation
eCurrency Mint announced the successful productization of the world's first ISO 20022 messaging–compliant Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) interface, integrated with a Real‑Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) platform. The solution is now fully operational in Jamaica.
eCurrency
3 days ago1 min read


eCurrency Winner of Central Banking’s Digital Currency Initiative Award 2026
eCurrency is preparing to begin the pilot phase of the e-Ariary central bank digital currency project in partnership with Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara (the Central Bank of Madagascar). The initiative explores the role of digital legal tender in expanding financial inclusion and modernizing national payment systems.
eCurrency
Mar 191 min read


CBDC Pilot Launch for the e-Ariary Project in Madagascar
eCurrency is preparing to begin the pilot phase of the e-Ariary central bank digital currency project in partnership with Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara (the Central Bank of Madagascar). The initiative explores the role of digital legal tender in expanding financial inclusion and modernizing national payment systems.
eCurrency
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Integrated Cross-Border CBDC Solution Announced
eCurrency introduced an integrated cross-border CBDC solution connecting retail and wholesale digital currency infrastructure. The approach supports interoperability between national systems and enhances the efficiency of international payments.
eCurrency
Sep 4, 20251 min read


eCurrency Platform Upgrade Announcement
eCurrency announced a major upgrade to its CBDC platform introducing improved performance, enhanced security capabilities, and expanded operational features for central banks deploying digital currency infrastructure.
eCurrency
May 26, 20251 min read


Quantum-Resistant Technology for CBDC Infrastructure
eCurrency’s DSC3 cryptographic architecture is designed to strengthen security and privacy in central bank digital currency systems while protecting against emerging threats such as quantum computing. The Bank of Jamaica – harnessing technology from eCurrency Mint – was one of the first countries to launch a nationwide central bank digital currency (CBDC). Now, more than 100 central banks are engaged in CBDC work. eCurrency’s CBDC technology strives to offer seamless interope
eCurrency
May 19, 20251 min read


Podcast: Manufacturing Digital Currency
A discussion exploring how digital fiat currency can replicate the operational characteristics of physical cash while enabling faster and more efficient digital transactions. 130 central banks around the world are now exploring the merits of issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) but as recently as 2015 not a single one was doing that, even though the idea of digital money dates back to the 1990s. The founders of eCurrency, on the other hand, a Dublin-headquartered co
eCurrency
May 19, 20251 min read


Designing a Well-Functioning Retail CBDC System
This analysis examines key issues central banks must address when designing a retail CBDC system, including privacy protection, cybersecurity, offline functionality, and point-of-sale integration. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) together with a group of seven central banks published a report titled ' central bank digital currencies: system design ' in November 2024. The report first provides some perspectives on overall system design and then focuses on four key
eCurrency
May 19, 20255 min read


Addressing the four key issues for a well-functioning retail CBDC system
This staff notes highlights how eCurrency DSC3 addresses the four key issues raised in a BIS report for a well-functioning CBDC system

Miles Au Yeung
Jan 9, 20255 min read


Central Bank of Madagascar CBDC Advisory Engagement
eCurrency was selected by Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara to provide advisory services supporting the design and potential rollout of the e-Ariary digital currency initiative.
eCurrency
Sep 11, 20241 min read


Digital currency initiative: eCurrency’s DSC3 Quantum-resistant technology aims to enhance privacy and trust in CBDCs
The Bank of Jamaica – harnessing technology from eCurrency Mint – was one of the first countries to launch a nationwide central bank...
Ranjo Denbow
Mar 22, 20241 min read


The mint that manufactures notes and coins in digital form - a podcast
130 central banks around the world are now exploring the merits of issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) but as recently as 2015...
Ranjo Denbow
Jul 18, 20231 min read


eCurrency awarded ‘Best Financial Inclusion Initiative in Digital Currency’
eCurrency received the Digital Currency Award in Digital Currency Research's annual Digital Currency Conference in May 2023.
Ranjo Denbow
May 22, 20233 min read


eCurrency Awarded “Best Financial Inclusion Initiative in Digital Currency”
The Central Banking community recognized eCurrency’s work supporting Jamaica’s JAM-DEX project — the first nationwide CBDC issued as legal tender. The award recognises eCurrency’s contribution to the Bank of Jamaica Jam-Dex CBDC project that promotes financial inclusion in the digital currency space and provides access to digital currency and related financial services to traditionally underserved or unbanked populations. The judges considered factors such as the impact of t
eCurrency
May 22, 20233 min read


ITU Digital Currencies and Financial Inclusion Webinar
The webinar featuring eCurrency Chief Economist, Bejoy Das Gupta, Arjuna Costa of Flourish Ventures, Ashley Lannquist of WEF with ITU's...
Ranjo Denbow
Mar 29, 20211 min read


How might CBDCs change the way we transact?
What would a cashless India and world look like? eCurrency CEO, Jonathan Dharmapalan joins Carnegie India's Rajesh Bansal to shed light...
Ranjo Denbow
Mar 25, 20211 min read


We are not in Kansas anymore: Key Driver, Policy Questions and Design Considerations for Retail CBDC
Bejoy Das Gupta, eCurrency Chief Economist, co-authors a paper for the 2020 Central Bank of the Future conference. The paper has been...
Ranjo Denbow
Nov 19, 20201 min read


DSC3 - Digital Symmetric Core Currency Cryptography
DSC3 is a central bank security technology for operationalizing CBDC. At its core, DSC3 utilizes symmetric key cryptography along with...
Ranjo Denbow
Oct 29, 20201 min read


Policy Principles for Safeguarding Privacy and Financial Integrity
A balance has to be struck between privacy and financial integrity in digital payments.

Miles Au Yeung
Oct 7, 20203 min read


CBDC and Privacy Concerns
The eCurrency Digital Secure Currency (DSC) technology incorporates privacy as a core design tenet for the issuance of CBDC.
Ranjo Denbow
Jul 30, 20205 min read
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