
This new form of currency could transform the way we see money
Apr 6, 2019 · By employing this type of digital currency, central banks hope to achieve increased efficiency in interbank payments and in interbank securities trading and settlement. Central …
First-of-a-Kind Global Resource for Central Bank Digital Currency ...
Nov 19, 2021 · Anne Richards, Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity International said “Investor and consumer protections continue to be imperative for cryptocurrency and stablecoins, and the …
Governing the Coin: World Economic Forum Announces Global …
Jan 24, 2020 · “Digital currency, a cross-cutting topic that requires input across sectors, functions, and geographies, is a key area of interest for the Forum,” said Klaus Schwab, Founder and …
Central Bank Digital Currency? How money could be redesigned
Jan 17, 2023 · Over the past year, an interdisciplinary research team funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and including the MIT Digital Currency Initiative, Maiden Labs, University of …
Davos 2025: Is the cryptocurrency era about to begin?
“The Trump effect cannot be denied,” said Brian Armstrong, chief executive of crypto platform Coinbase. “To have the leader of the largest GDP country in the world come out undeniably …
Interest rates could fuel the shift to a cashless world. Here's how
Central bank digital currency (CBDC) is inevitable, with 90% of central banks developing one and the percentage of countries developing or piloting a CBDC having doubled in one year. On 1 …
5 top global trade stories of 2024 - The World Economic Forum
Dec 18, 2024 · In April, the World Trade Organization (WTO) raised its global trade growth forecast. It subsequently revised expectations upwards, from 2.6% to 2.7%, in October due to …
What's next for the US dollar? Economists discuss at Davos
Jan 23, 2025 · The US dollar is at a near-record high, but its future role as the world’s reserve currency continues to be questioned due to financial fragmentation and global debt concerns. …
Global Risks Report 2025 - The World Economic Forum
Jan 15, 2025 · The global outlook for 2027 is one of increased cynicism among survey respondents, with a high proportion of respondents to the GRPS 2024-25 anticipating …
Why we need radical action in 2025 to build a sustainable future
Jan 6, 2025 · The world is in dire need of action. Geopolitical tensions and all-out war were on the rise, and despite continued climate agreements, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions …