Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC...
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