Currency
Hong Kong’s new banknotes get design facelift
For the first time, the design of the notes will share a unified theme
RBA authors try to estimate banknotes’ whereabouts
Information is sparse on the period between a banknote’s issuance and its destruction
Beyond payments: central bank digital currency
Issuance of central bank digital currencies, such as Sweden’s proposed e-krona, could facilitate monetary policy beyond zero lower bound
Lagarde urges central banks to consider CBDCs
IMF chief sees obvious benefits to central bank digital currencies, but design is crucial
Central bank collaboration on CBDC warranted, says Bank of Israel official
Report rules out CBDC in Israel for now
Bahamas central bank draws up crypto asset regulations
Strict new guidelines will be applied to banks for customers wishing to trade and hold new instrument
The euro: a troubled third decade?
Italy’s pact-busting budget highlights ongoing eurozone frailties
Bank of Mexico opens second banknote printing plant
Existing facility has reached capacity and cannot keep up with banknote demand, says governor
West African single currency plans move towards lift-off
Ecowas community launches competition for design of new currency
BoE launches comms push as it seeks face for £50 note
Central bank seeks boost to public engagement from nominations and ‘Future Forum’
Dollar strength drives yuan to lowest level in a decade
Higher US rates are narrowing interest rate differential as Chinese growth weakens
Riksbank says all banks should be ‘obliged’ to continue cash services
Central bank goes “a step further” in ensuring government legislation keeps cash alive in Sweden
Regulation could stabilise crypto asset market, experts argue
Uncertainty remains over what regulatory approach to take, but collaboration appears key
Australia to launch new $50 note
Successful transition to new $5 and $10 notes opened door for most circulated note
Kenyan central bank gets green light on banknotes from court
Court of Appeals rules in favour of central bank on tumultuous banknote tender
UK to retain highest denomination note
Central bank says new £50 will be printed on polymer; low-value coins also set to stay
What is driving the drop in UK cash volumes?
Volume of cash in circulation in the UK declines for the first time since 1960
FSB views crypto assets as minor threat to stability
Report highlights possible risks posed by rapidly changing sector
What is the future of banknotes?
Antti Heinonen searches for clues on the future of banknotes at central banks worldwide