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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

  • 19 Feb 2024

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) represent a digital currency variant issued directly by a nation's central bank. CBDC share similarities with cryptocurrencies but differ in their valuation. Its valuation is pegged to the nation's fiat currency and regulated by the central bank.