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SUMMARY:Central Bank Digital Currency — current aspects and future challe
 nges
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DESCRIPTION:Objective\n\nIn recent years\, Central Bank Digital Currencie
 s (CBDCs) have been at the forefront of discussions regarding the future
  of payment systems. The Eurosystem is currently preparing for the launc
 h of a digital euro. \n\nAs a novel form of public money\, a retail CBDC
  could not only spur innovation in the payment sector but also serve as 
 a stable foundation in the digital era. It may also enhance competition 
 within the payment landscape. In collaboration with its Eurosystem partn
 ers\, the Bundesbank is exploring optimal designs for the digital euro t
 o satisfy the growing demand for digital currency.\n\nThis course will n
 ot only familiarise participants with the design features of the forthco
 ming digital euro but also delve into the rationale\, utilisation\, bene
 fits\, and potential risks associated with CBDCs.Additionally\, the cour
 se will cover developments in wholesale CBDC and examine stablecoins.\n\
 nContents\nDevelopments in Retail CBDC\nThe perspective of banking super
 vision and financial stability\nMonetary policy implications of CBDC\nTh
 e Future of financial infrastructure (wholesale CBDC)\nStablecoins and c
 ryptos\n\nTarget group\n\nThis course is designed for economists and pol
 icymakers in central banks who are keen to expand their understanding of
  digital central bank currencies and the associated central bank activit
 ies. Participants should have a robust understanding of CBDC-related iss
 ues or related topics in payment systems\, monetary policy\, financial s
 tability\, or banking supervision. \n\nA distinctive aspect of this cour
 se is the opportunity to gain insights from global CBDC initiatives. Att
 endees will be expected to engage actively with contributions such as pr
 esentations or participation in roundtable discussions.\n\nPlease note\n
 \nA nomination is required in order to participate in our in-person cour
 ses.
LOCATION:Frankfurt am Main
CONTACT:Deutsche Bundesbank – CIC\, tzk@bundesbank.de\, +49 69 9566-36605
 
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