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Hong Kong Accelerates e-HKD CBDC Pilot Program into Phase 2

by Dan K
Oct 31, 2023 - 12:26 pm
in WEB 3.0
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Hong Kong’s CBDC Journey: e-HKD Pilot Program Enters Phase 2

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is propelling forward in the realm of digital currencies. Successfully completing the initial phase of its e-HKD (e-Hong Kong dollar) pilot program, HKMA is now set to embark on the second phase of its innovative central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative.

Building on Phase One Successes

Initiated in November 2022, the pilot aimed to investigate the operational feasibility of an indigenous CBDC. The first phase focused on probing six pivotal areas: full-fledged payments, programmable payments, offline payments, tokenized deposits, and the settlement of Web3 transactions and tokenized assets. The findings illuminated programmability, tokenization, and atomic settlement as the cornerstones for bolstering the CBDC’s utility for both consumers and businesses.

Moving into Unchartered Territories: Phase Two

HKMA has its sights set on “diving deeper” into the promising aspects revealed in the initial phase. The subsequent phase aims to unveil novel use cases for the e-HKD, with a spotlight on distributed ledger technology for its proven interoperability and scalability.

A Collaborative Approach to Digital Currency Evolution

The CBDC’s journey is characterized by a collaborative effort involving public and private sectors, ensuring that the digital currency’s development and application are commercially viable. The program’s comprehensive approach encompasses foundational layer development, iterative enhancements through industry pilots, and an eventual full-scale launch.

mBridge: A Confluence of Global Banking Entities

Parallel to the e-HKD advancements, a global collaborative initiative named Project mBridge is underway. It embodies a synergy of central and commercial banks, focusing on revolutionizing cross-border payments, making them swifter, more affordable, and transparent. With new members from diverse global regions joining the platform, mBridge is on a trajectory to unveil a minimum viable product, marking a significant milestone towards its eventual commercialization.

HKMA’s CEO, Eddie Yue, signifies optimism as he anticipates welcoming more central banks to this innovative platform, fostering a more seamless and efficient global payment landscape.

HKMA’s Vision: Paving the Path Forward

Hong Kong’s monetary authorities continue to showcase commitment and innovation as they navigate through the complexities of digital currency implementation, laying both legal and technical foundations to ensure the e-HKD’s robustness and longevity in the dynamic digital currency ecosystem.

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