CBDC News

Norway Says No, for Now, to a CBDC 

Norges Bank has assessed whether introducing a CBDC is appropriate to ensure that paying with the Norwegian krone will remain secure, efficient and attractive. It has concluded that introducing a central bank digital currency is currently not warranted.

SARB Shifts Focus to Wholesale CBDC

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has examined whether a retail CBDC could address persistent gaps in South Africa’s payment ecosystem. It found that the value of maintaining public access to central bank money in a digital economy and enabling financial innovation through technologies like smart contracts and tokenisation do not justify immediate action. SARB will shift its attention toward wholesale CBDC exploration.

BOE Consults on Digital Pound Case Studies