What is central bank digital currency (CBDC)?
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 1, 2023
CBDCs are digital currencies issued by central banks. Their value is linked to the issuing country’s official currency.
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CBDCs are digital currencies issued by central banks. Their value is linked to the issuing country’s official currency.
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