Naciones Unidas
First expert group meeting on opportunities and risks associated with the advent of digital currency in the Caribbean
Resumen
The purpose of the meeting was to review the study on the associated risks and potential benefits of digital currency adoption in the Caribbean region.
Información del evento
Fecha
Tipo de evento
Participación
The input provided from participants at this expert group meeting will be considered and factored into the survey instrument to be submitted to Caribbean Central Banks in mid-December 2014. Together, the outcomes from this survey and recommendations from the expert group meeting on opportunities and risks, associated with the advent of digital currency in the Caribbean will be used to formalize a study on the topic.
1. Opening of the meeting
2. Introductions, experiences, exposure and work with digital currencies
3. The current state of electronic payment and mobile money solutions in the region
4. Opportunities which digital currencies may present
5. Risks which digital currencies may present
6. Possible policy options
7. Conclusions and recommendations
Información práctica
The meeting was attended by representatives from the Government, the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, anti money laundering institutions, digital currency vendors, e-commerce vendors, and Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations (CANTO).
Sede(s) subregional(es) y oficina(s)
Subregional Headquarters, Port of SpainAdjunto(s)
Enlace(s) relacionado(s)
Institución organizadora
ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean
- http://www.cepal.org/en/headquarters-and-offices/eclac-caribbean
- (868)224-8000
