The Subtle Art of Slow: The CBDC Adoption Journey (Coindesk Article)
It can be observed that the global adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has been proceeding at a sluggish pace. The usage of CBDCs in countries that have introduced them has often fallen below the expectations of many. In a recent CoinDesk article,...
How to design a CBDC? Insights from Bhutan mission
My recent CBDC mission to Bhutan has greatly broadened my perspectives on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) – also when it comes to the digital euro. This experience has led me to several conclusions when it comes to CBDC design: 1️⃣ A CBDC must always...
CBDC Mission to Bhutan
Just last week, I had the honor of participating in an official mission arranged by the Asian Development Bank to the Kingdom of Bhutan 🇧🇹. The primary aim of this mission was to evaluate the potential benefits, challenges and use cases of introducing a central bank...
What does the general public think about CBDCs?
What do people think about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)? A survey of > 90,000 conducted with capital markets and investment practitioners sheds some light on the demand side of CBDCs. Key insights: 1️⃣ There is limited understanding of and support for...