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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Analysis and Opps
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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Analysis and Opps

Know more about the hottest topic in tech and payments with FinTech Mentor at Rise by Barclays: DR. Oriol Caudevilla
Last updated 10/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • Understanding key definitions, principles and aspects of CBDCs
  • Confidently engage in CBDC-related projects
  • Leverage CBDC opportunities at your own benefits
  • Be prepared with the right knowledge when CBDCs become ubiquitous in Asia and the West
  • Learn about main pilot tests in other countries such as EU and Canada
  • Learn the main CBDC projects in Asia, focusing on the most advanced CBDC: the Digital Yuan.
  • Learn CBDC’s technical architecture

Course content

5 sections55 lectures3h 17m total length
  • Welcome From The Course Lecturer1:10
  • 1.1 Concept of Central Bank Money1:04
  • 1.2 What is Central Bank Money Used For?1:46
  • 2.1 Definition and Key Aspects4:16
  • 2.2 Concept of "Programable Money"3:38
  • 3.1 What are the Motivations Behind CBDCs5:22
  • 3.2 Financial Inclusion and CBDCs4:40
  • 3.3 CBDCs as a Monetary Policy Tool2:27
  • 4.1 Definition of Cryptocurrencies1:07
  • 4.2 Differences Between CBDCs and Cryptocurrencies4:57
  • Congratulations!3:29

Requirements

  • No experience needed.

Description

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Analysis and Opportunities

CBDCs have recently become amongst the hottest topics in tech and payments. In this course, we will analyse what CBDCs are and all what they are not. You’ll also get the chance to learn about the most relevant ongoing CBDC centric projects worldwide and the opportunities this new form of money presents.


Course structure:

Chapter 1 - Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Introduction

In this chapter, 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.

Chapter 2 - CBDCs all over the World in 2021

In this chapter, we will be diving deep into the main CBDC projects around the world, to get a global understanding of this growing sector. This chapter particularly focusing on the CBDC Projects in Asia.

Chapter 3 - An example of the world's most advanced CBDC: The Digital Yuan

In this chapter, we will take the Digital Yuan as a case study. Learning about one of the most developed CBDCs will help you grasp why CBDCs are so important. From concept to use cases, you will get a clearer view of why and how the Digital Yuan is a financial breakthrough.

Chapter 4 - The pilot tests in Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia and UAE, the EU

After studying the Digital Yuan, it is worth understanding how other countries test their CBDCs. In this chapter, we will take a look at the pilot tests of Japan, UAE, and other European Countries in order to gain more insights on the potential of CBDCs.

Chapter 5 - Opportunities offered by CBDCs

How can we unleash the capabilities of CBDCs? In this chapter, you will study their use cases and direct applications, learn how CBDCs can promote financial inclusion and tackle monetary policy issues.

Who this course is for:

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