“BIS: CBDC and DLT combo outperforms correspondent banking system” (Website Finextra, 28 September 2021). CBDC remains a hot topic, especially at central banks and their own bank, the BIS. BIS previously investigated the possibility of cross-border use of CBDCs (zie … Read More
“a Global Assured Identity Network” (Website Gainforum). Gain is an initiative to make banks work together as providers of digital identity. It would be a good development. In this way, banks can eventually get something back from their costs regarding … Read More
A good development in the Dutch cash money market, cash money is becoming increasingly loose from the banks; Geldmaat opens their first store in Amsterdam. Well, it’s a shame that this is accelerated by criminal activity because even without criminals, … Read More
“One in 10 Buy Now Pay Later shoppers have been chased by debt collectors” (Citizens Advice, 3 September 2021). BNPL has developed into an industry in which billions are invested. New parties enter the market and major acquisitions are made. … Read More