CBDCs: Where Are We Now?

As the global development of central bank digital currencies advances, with the Bank for International Settlements at the center of many projects, central banks are zeroing in on key considerations: wholesale vs. retail CBDCs, public vs. private blockchains, security, and regulatory oversight. The pace of development is accelerating, putting the onus on financial institutions to position themselves to respond to developments. 

This Javelin Strategy & Research report assesses the landscape as 2025 dawns and looks at the progress being made by key CBDC projects and how the work being done is likely to manifest in financial services.

Companies Mentioned:

Bank for International Settlements, Bank of England, Bank of France, Bank of Japan, Bank of Korea, Bank of Mexico, Deutsche Bundesbank, Ethereum, European Central Bank, Federal Reserve, People’s Bank of China, Swiss National Bank