By its name, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is the virtual format of a fiat currency for a particular nation or region. But why is it such a popular term right now? With pilots going well in China and encouraging words from the Treasury in the UK, CBDCs are moving forward at a spectacular pace. This podcast seeks to examine the reasons behind such a demand and ask what technology and regulatory factors need to be in place to support an efficient rollout.

Moderator: Mark Walker, CEO - The Fintech Power 50

Panellists:
David Messenger, CEO of LianLian Global
Anthony Oduu, co-founder of Verto
Willy Lim, Global Advisory and Solutions Lead — Digital Currencies, Payments, and Capital Markets at R3

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