June 15 (Cointime) - The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has unveiled a new central bank digital currency (CBDC) tracker, which will provide information on the progress of CBDCs worldwide, particularly in authoritarian countries. The online resource will also highlight the potential human rights concerns and risks associated with CBDC adoption.

The HRF, which is a supporter of Bitcoin, launched the tracker at the Oslo Freedom House event and expects it to be fully functional by the end of the year. The tracker was developed as part of an eight-month fellowship at the HRF awarded to three individuals, including a Cato Institute policy analyst who opposes CBDCs.