Central bank digital currency - Wikipedia A central bank digital currency (CBDC; also called digital fiat currency [1] or digital base money [2]) is a digital currency issued by a central bank, [3] rather than by a commercial bank [4]
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) - Federal Reserve Board Our key focus is on whether and how a CBDC could improve on an already safe and efficient U S domestic payments system CBDC is generally defined as a digital liability of a central bank that is widely available to the general public
Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker - Atlantic Council What is a CBDC? A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is the digital form of a country’s fiat currency that is also a claim on the central bank Instead of printing money, the central bank issues electronic coins or accounts backed by the full faith and credit of the government
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) - Virtual Handbook - IMF The IMF’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Virtual Handbook is a reference guide for policymakers and experts at central banks and ministries of finance It also serves as the basis for the IMF’s engagement with country authorities and other stakeholders
Driving Financial Inclusion Through Central Bank Digital Currencies: A . . . Driving Financial Inclusion Through Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Methodology for CBDC Implementation June 24, 2025 This publication outlines a methodology for the design, testing, and implementation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to advance financial inclusion As an increasing number of central banks around the world