BIS illustrates how CBDC payments can balance privacy and transparency
A recent report from Project Tourbillon, led by the Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Hub, reveals significant advancements in balancing privacy and transparency in CBDCs. Project Tourbillon, an initiative spearheaded by the Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) Innovation Hub in Switzerland, has made significant strides in the realm of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The project’s primary focus is on maintaining user privacy in digital currency transactions, a critical and complex issue in the landscape of digital finance. The recently published final report from Project Tourbillon reveals a nuanced approach to privacy in CBDC transactions. It proposes a system where users can execute payments without disclosing personal information to merchants or other parties. Latest BIS Americas Office report explores #OperationalRisk and #CyberRisk facing #CentralBanks issuing a #CBDC and suggests tools and processes to identify and mitigate them...