Cbdc: Central Bank Digital Currencies

The present book contains five contributions relating to the introduction of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), i.e., the digital form of state-issued legal tender. It is the by-product of a Colloquium jointly hosted by the Collegium Helveticum (the joint Institute for Advanced Studies of ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and the Zurich University of the Arts) and the University of Zurich's Priority Research Program on Financial Market Regulation (URPP FinReg) on 9 May 2023.

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Understand the mechanics of CBDCs, key principles, underlying technology, benefits to economy, Governments and key risks

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are on the rise. In an attempt to reinvent money as we know it, central bankers and other policymakers around the world are currently researching, developing, and launching CBDCs. The prospect has caught the attention of the president of the United States, Congress, international institutions, and government contractors, but the public has largely been left out of this development. That needs to change.

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are on the rise. In an attempt to reinvent money as we know it, central bankers and other policymakers around the world are currently researching, developing, and launching CBDCs. The prospect has caught the attention of the president of the United States, Congress, international institutions, and government contractors, but the public has largely been left out of this development. That needs to change.

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are on the rise. In an attempt to reinvent money as we know it, central bankers and other policymakers around the world are currently researching, developing, and launching CBDCs. The prospect has caught the attention of the president of the United States, Congress, international institutions, and government contractors, but the public has largely been left out of this development. That needs to change.

Understanding CBDCs, Money and Blockchain is a book for anyone who wants to understand the technological advances that are shaping the future of finance. In accessible and clear language, the author explains the basic concepts of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Blockchain technology that are already transforming the financial world. This book is not only informative, but also relevant to understanding how these innovations represent a serious risk to freedom, and how they could change the way we interact with money, as well as the implications of these changes for geopolitics and the global economy. If you are looking for an easy-to-understand guide to navigating this new financial world, "Understanding CBDCs, Money and Blockchain" is the book for you.