# CBDC: New Forms of Digital Money

- Channel: [European Blockchain Convention](https://streameth.org/european-blockchain-convention)
- Date: 2022-10-09
- Duration: 51:58
- Topics: European Blockchain Convention, ebcTALKS, Blockchain, DLT, blockchain, dlt, CBDC, Central bank digital currency, blockchain cbdc, crypto cbdc, bank of israel, European commission, cryptocurrency explained, Jörg Kukies, Adam Gagen, Peter Kerstens, Mr. Andrew Abir, digital euro
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-npjsoOWu3IQ
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjsoOWu3IQ

## Description

The international debate on central bank digital currency (CBDC) is gaining momentum. And as a result, the world has been sieged by CBDC initiatives stemming from all the parts of the world, that aim to digitalise payments, encourage financial inclusion, improve cross border payments, support fiscal transfer, etc. 

Will Europe launch a CBDC in 2-4 years as Christine Lagarde suggested?

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Speakers: 
- Dr. Jörg Kukies, State Secretary, Federal Chancellery
- Adam Gagen, VP for EMEA Government Affairs, American Express
- Peter Kerstens, Advisor for Financial Sector Digitalisation and Cybersecurity, European Commission
- Mr. Andrew Abir, Deputy Governor, Bank of Israel