The Geopolitics of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)


2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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The Geopolitics of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
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Monday, 26. August
90 minutes
English
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Central Banks around the globe are developing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This could challenge the current dollar-based system. A single CBDC may have an enormous standard-setting effect. If the digital euro becomes the standard-setter on its promise of privacy, Europe could regain ownership of its financial infrastructure, increase competitiveness and change geopolitical positions.

 

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Supported by Austrian National Bank (OeNB)
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Thomas Lohninger

CEO of epicenter.works- for digital rights and board member of European Digital Rights (EDRi)
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Maria Demertzis

Professor of Economic Policy, Senior Fellow European University Institute, Bruegel
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David G.W. Birch

Author, Advisor and Commentator on Digital Financial Services 15 Mb Ltd
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Petia Niederländer

Director for Payments, Risk Management and Financial Literacy Austrian National Bank (OeNB)
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Andreas Dombret

Global Senior Advisor Oliver Wyman