UAE’s ‘digital dirham’ CBDC pilot completes first transaction
The United Arab Emirates' central bank digital currency pilot has made its first transaction, reportedly completed in under two minutes.
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The United Arab Emirates' central bank digital currency pilot has made its first transaction, reportedly completed in under two minutes.
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