THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY
Expert Available to Talk About the Possibility of a Central US Bank Digital Currency in 2021
Digital currency is the wave of the future and central banks around the world are weighing introducing a new kind of money – one that will allow us to transact in our digital world, safely and securely. Well, a recent survey by the Bank of International Settlements found that 80% of the world’s central banks surveyed are engaged in research, experimentation, or development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC.) Furthermore, 20% say they would likely offer a digital currency by 2025.
About Dave Treat
Dave Treat is a senior managing director, global lead of Accenture’s Blockchain Business, and Accenture’s Lead of the New York Fintech Innovation Lab. He has over 20 years of experience in Financial Services split between consulting and industry roles spanning Capital Markets, Retail Banking, and Cards.
Over the past several years, Dave has driven the formation of Accenture’s Blockchain Business which now spans the globe, engages clients across all industries, and ranges from pure R&D to full-scale client business transformation.
