Bank of Israel shares results of joint cross-border central bank digital currency (CDBC) research project, which paves path for potential issuance of digital shekel

Central bank moves forward with study, research for possible issuance of digital shekel, Reuters reports

Globes: Deputy Governor Andrew Abir says the central bank has issued the digital currency as part of an internal pilot program

Steering committee creates draft model of possible future central bank-backed digital currency as chatter on virtual payments grows globally; no decision yet re issuance