Insights on CBDC, Digital Fiat Currency, Standardization and More

Twenty-two central banks see CBDC issuance as possible to very likely by 2024

Sixty-three central banks responded to a survey on CBDC conducted by Bank for International Settlement, published in January 2019.

Digital fiat currency, the ultimate instrument of financial inclusion

A Digital Fiat Currency (DFC) issued by the Central Bank will address e-money challenges more effectively.

The Fintech Revolution: Promising, but Not a Free Lunch

The innovations spurred by digital technology breakthroughs are starting to revolutionize the availability of financial services.

ITU Workshop on Standardizing Digital Fiat Currency

The 2nd ITU Workshop on Digital Fiat Currency and Applications was held at the Cornell University, 18-20 July 2018.

Digital Fiat Currencies: Economic Impact and Regulatory Requirements

A growing number of central banks are considering issuing digital fiat currencies to maximize gains, remain relevant in a digital world.

The ITU standardization effort and DFC reference architecture

The ITU Workshop focused on three areas of standardization effort: regulatory requirements, technical architectures, and security.