Industry clambers aboard the digital dollar trial with Aussie regulators

Warwick Ponder
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16 Jul, 2025
Is Australia moving closer to a new central bank digital Australian dollar, with the support of big banks, J.P. Morgan, three regulators, Australia’s domestic payments scheme and fintechs?
Industry clambers aboard the digital dollar trial with Aussie regulators

Is Australia moving closer to a new central bank digital Australian dollar, with the support of big banks, J.P. Morgan, three regulators, Australia’s domestic payments scheme and fintechs?

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