Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker

Our flagship Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Tracker takes you inside the rapid evolution of money all over the world. The interactive database now features 130 countries representing 98% of global GDP.

Cryptocurrency Regulation Tracker

Cryptocurrencies may significantly alter financial structures as they exist today and transform the next generation of money and payments. Our interactive database analyzes the state of cryptocurrency regulations in 60 of the world’s largest economies.

At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future.

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Fintech Frontlines

Apr 21, 2025

Fast payments in action: Emerging lessons from Brazil and India

By Polina Kempinsky

These lessons are shaping a framework governments can use to evaluate their need for central bank-led immediate payment systems, their potential structure, organizational features, and the trade-offs involved.

Brazil Digital Currencies

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited by RAND on the proliferation of CBDCs and the future of money

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

Kumar cited in Lawfare on the centralization of the e-CNY

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 18, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited in Lawfare on the proliferation of CBDCs

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China Digital Currencies

New Atlanticist

Apr 18, 2025

Stablecoin regulation is pending in Congress. Here are six ways the proposals should be improved.

By Timothy Massad, Howell E. Jackson, and Dan Awrey

The two stablecoin bills under consideration in Congress create helpful guardrails, but need improvements in order to establish an effective regulatory regime.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Kumar quoted in NewsNation on the new US crypto strategic reserve

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

GeoEconomics Center’s CBDC Tracker cited in Cryptopolitan on the global exploration of CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

GeoEconomics Center’s CBDC Tracker cited in The Block on the development of CBDCs

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Kumar quoted in Central Banker on Russia’s loosening of cryptocurrency regulations for wealthy investors

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Kumar quoted by Central Banking on the Bank of Russia’s role in sanctions evasion and building alternative payment infrastructure

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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