All around us, constant innovations help making things better and easier to use. For example, processes for making payments or banking transactions are made simpler and faster every day. Technologies such as online banking, apps and wearables facilitate this. But how do those innovations work? And what about security? And what are cryptos, CBDC and blockchain? Find the answers here.
Background
Trade conflicts and geopolitical tensions are resulting in historically high economic uncertainty worldwide. While much of the uncertainty originates abroad, its implications are also felt here in the Netherlands.
News
Unknown does not necessarily mean unloved. DNB research shows that a majority of Dutch people would consider using the digital euro, should this digital counterpart to cash become available in the future.
News
After almost two decades of contraction, outstanding Dutch securitisations sold to investors increased substantially in 2024, new figures from DNB show. Net growth was €3.1 billion (12%) to €29.2 billion, still considerably less than 20 years ago.