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What will it take for CBDCs to be successful?

August 30, 2023

A combination of attractive design options, stimulus policies and specific limits on holding retail central bank digital currencies will help drive adoption, according to experts. 

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Artificial intelligence as a central banker

August 30, 2023

Will AI always “sink its own battleships” to achieve its aims?

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Liz Lumley

Banks are necessary, bank buildings are not

August 30, 2023

Many words are thrown around when talking about innovation in banking. Often they are just that: words.

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MiCA creates a new framework for crypto custody

August 29, 2023

Highly prescriptive in certain areas, but significantly less so in others, more detailed standards are required.

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High interest rates hinder AI adoption

August 25, 2023

Banks on both sides of the Atlantic are struggling to invest in tech, but US lenders are at risk of falling behind.

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What’s behind Ukraine’s tech explosion?

August 24, 2023

IT and fintech was one of the few sectors of Ukraine’s economy that grew last year. Some even see it as a “pillar for stronger democracy” in the country.

Cheri McGuire

Security and humanity at the core

August 21, 2023

Swift’s CTO talks about digital currencies, security, and the need to remember the humanity within innovation and experimentation.

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Custodians are at a digital crossroads

August 16, 2023

Digital securities – not just crypto assets – are becoming more prevalent. Custodians need to ensure they offer the right services to support this change.

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State-backed cryptocurrency exchange launched in Indonesia

August 15, 2023

A booming crypto market in Indonesia impacts moves towards transparency and investor protection.

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Fintech Fortnightly – August 9, 2023

August 9, 2023

Every fortnight, The Banker showcases the interesting insights from the world of ‘fintech’ that caught our eye.

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