91% of Central Banks Are Working on Cbdcs, but Will Not Use Blockchain
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A recent development shows 91% of central banks are working on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), but most won't use blockchain technology, sparking discussion on the implications.
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Regarding retail CBDCs - i.e. the CBDC to be used by the broader public (used for ordinary transactions, essentially a digital version of the cash), those likely won't even use blockchain/DLT technology - at least for Advanced Economies