The Bank for International Settlements has appointed the IMF's digital money chief, described as a CBDC hawk, to head its innovation hub as it advances pilots for cross‑border CBDCs, tokenized deposits and real‑time payment rails.
The Bank for International Settlements on Tuesday named a new head of its Innovation Hub, which oversees central-bank research into digital currencies, AI and other emerging technologies. The appointment underscores continued institutional momentum behind CBDC research and cross-border tech coordination.