Why Europe needs the digital euro
The digital euro is more than a new payment method. Spotlight explores why it is essential infrastructure for European sovereignty and independence.
CBDC
As a public form of digital money, CBDC aims to complement cash with privacy, resilience, and inclusion built in. We examine pilots and architectures that enable online and offline payments, interoperable ecosystems, and trusted distribution through regulated partners.
Retail and wholesale CBDC: one currency, one system
The current discourse around CBDC separates it into retail and wholesale, based on use case. But why can’t a central bank have one unified system that enables both?
4 themes shaping currency tech in 2026
Now that 2026 has arrived, we look back at what made news in currency technology this year, and how it affects us.
Many ways to pay in South Africa
How does a growing nation deliver financial inclusion and resilience to its citizens? South Africa has a few interesting answers.
4 digital security trends that defined 2025
From RSP standards accelerating IoT growth to trustworthy AI, Spotlight reflects on the four digital security trends that defined 2025.
CBDCs enhance interoperability in digital finance
Given that public money remains a trust anchor, CBDCs can be the bridge between traditional payment rails and the evolving tokenized financial ecosystem.
Embedding CBDCs into everyday payments
CBDCs are moving from concept to reality. The point of sale is where they’ll make the most impact – and integration is far simpler than many expect.
CBDC & IPS: not an either/or
A central bank doesn’t have to choose between a retail CBDC and an instant payment system – they can be complementary.
The balancing act: cash, digital & CBDC in Asia
Asia’s payment landscape is evolving fast. Discover how India and Indonesia are balancing digital growth, cash reliance, and CBDC ambitions.
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