Introduction to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Know more about the hottest topic in tech and payments with FinTech Mentor at Rise by Barclays: DR. Oriol Caudevilla

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Description

CBDCs have recently become amongst the hottest topics in tech and payments. In this course, you will be introduced to the concept of CBDCs. You will get a grasp of the different principles and aspects of CBDCs and take a closer look at their technical architecture.

The curriculum includes:

1. What is Central Bank Money?

In this chapter, you will be introduced to the concept of Central Bank Money and learn what it is used for.

2. CBDCs: Concepts and Key Aspects

In this chapter, we will be defining CBDCs, exploring the concept of “programmable money”, the different types of CBDCs and how CBDCs utilise blockchain technology.

3. Motivations Behind CBDCs

In this chapter, you will get a better understanding of the different utilities for CBDCs and how it can become a powerful monetary policy tool.

4. CBDCs: Cryptocurrency or not ?

In this chapter, you will understand the similarities and differences between CBCDs and cryptocurrencies.

Learn more about the topic with our expert DR. Oriol Caudevilla - FinTech Advisor, Management & Strategy Consultant and Researcher, Global Impact FinTech. He works works as a Management Consultant at AirHelp, Advisor for ixFintech (a Hong Kong-based FinTech company), Strategic Advisor at ETFCool (a Hong Kong-based WealthTech company), Strategic Advisor at Alpha Bright Asset Management (Hong Kong), Strategic Advisor at ScallopX, Scientific Advisor at the Israeli Blockchain Association, Mentor at R3 (Singapore), Mentor at Cyberport (Hong Kong), FinTech Mentor at F10 Incubator & Accelerator (Singapore), Blockchain Mentor at Tribe (Singapore) and also FinTech Mentor at Rise by Barclays (London and Mumbai).

What You Will Learn!

  • Understanding key definitions, principles and aspects of CBDCs
  • Digital Currency
  • Central Bank Digital Currencies
  • Blockchain
  • Management
  • DLTs

Who Should Attend!

  • Financial services professionals, students and experts that want to gain an understanding and explore the concept of CBDC's