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Contrasting Ledgers: Considerations for U.S. Dollar Interbank Payment Systems


Abstract: This paper describes the current U.S. dollar interbank payments landscape and identifies its key characteristics. It then discusses major considerations and potential tradeoffs that various conceptual alternatives might raise.

https://doi.org/10.17016/FEDS.2026.011

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: Finance and Economics Discussion Series

Publication Date: 2026-02-25

Number: 2026-011