Central Banks Compare Notes on Digital Cash PilotsBy Ava ThompsonOctober 25, 2026 Central banks running digital cash pilots are comparing results in unusual detail, sharing data on uptake, offline payments and privacy design.
Competition Finally Bites on Cross-Border Payment FeesBy Ava ThompsonOctober 24, 2026 Sending money across borders is getting cheaper as digital competitors force down fees that incumbents held high for decades.