The Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) said recently that it has completed a proof-of-concept trial of its Agila Project Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (wCBDC) with other Financial Institution Groups. Specifically, the latest trial tested whether banks in the Philippines can make payments to each other outside banking hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr., said: "Wholesale CBDCs have the potential to enhance liquidity management, reduce set...