From “absolute control” to zero-knowledge proofs: the BIS rewrites its CBDC sales pitch

Crypto Insight Summary: The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published results from the second phase of Project Aurum. The second phase of Project Aurum suggests that user privacy should rely on more than the central bank’s pledge not to look. What does the Aurum prototype actually do? The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) says Project Aurum Phase... Crypto Insight Analysis: Direction: Neutral Impact: Minor Impact Horizon: Mid-term (1-8 weeks) Reasoning: BIS exploring privacy in CBDCs may drive institutional interest but has limited direct impact on crypto markets.