Currency
Bank of Japan intensifies CBDC research
Central bank appoints new CBDC head as ruling party warns Chinese effort poses security threat
Brazil plans new note as cash demand hits record high
Central bank will introduce 200 real banknote as Brazilians start to hoard cash
Costa Rica to issue first polymer banknotes
Central bank will retain size and colour of existing notes to smooth transition to new substrate
How will Covid-19 hit central banks’ financial results?
The crisis has affected central bank incomes from seigniorage and other sources. But by how much?
Oman launches first denomination in new banknote series
New series incorporates improved security features and elements for the visually impaired
Covid-19 likely to affect return of paper £20 banknote – BoE
Central bank reports consumers are likely to hold onto old banknotes until they cease to be legal tender
Cash issuance in Botswana balloons 18% in 2019
Annual report shows banknote issuance growth for all denominations
Angola to issue its first polymer banknotes
Governor says new banknote series will improve security and durability, and cut costs
Coronavirus panic fuels a surge in cash demand
Evidence of hoarding in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the eurozone, Russia and the US
Bank of Korea sets up digital innovation division
Korean central bank aims to increase CBDC research and create new statistics system
Covid-19 must not cause ‘technological lockout’, says RBA’s Bullock
Merchants could be hit if dual pricing is unavailable for mobile payments, deputy governor says
Trinidad and Tobago demonetisation hit illegal activities, central bank says
Financial Intelligence Unit recorded 900 reports of suspicious transactions in three-month window
Mersch says retail CBDC could destabilise financial system
Central bank digital currency could worsen bank runs and harm disintermediation, ECB official says
Cash usage decreases as confidence in banks rises – research
Research included in MAS review flags importance of psychological factors in cash usage
Bank of Thailand advocates washing banknotes
Central bank says “mild detergent” or soapy water will be enough
Contactless payment limit to rise in the UK
National roll-out of new limit will begin in April