Skip to main content

CBDC development pushed into ‘top gear’ by Covid – policy-makers

The pandemic will have a lasting impact on consumer payment behaviour, panellists say

Benoît Cœuré
Benoît Cœuré

The Covid-19 pandemic will be the ultimate accelerator towards a functioning central bank digital currency, according to current and former central bank policy-makers.

Speaking on a panel organised by the London School of Economics and Centre for Economic Policy Research on June 11, Benoît Cœuré said the pandemic will be remembered by economic historians as “the event which pushed CBDC development into top gear”.

“There is little evidence that cash transmits the virus, but Covid-19 has caused

Solo los usuarios que tengan una suscripción de pago o formen parte de una suscripción corporativa pueden imprimir o copiar contenido.

Para acceder a estas opciones, junto con todas las demás ventajas de la suscripción, póngase en contacto con info@centralbanking.com o consulte nuestras opciones de suscripción aquí: subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

Actualmente no puede copiar este contenido. Póngase en contacto con info@centralbanking.com para obtener más información.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Regístrese en Central Banking

Todos los campos son obligatorios, salvo que se indique lo contrario.

Mostrar contraseña
Ocultar contraseña

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Iniciar sesión
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.