Frances Gagua
Public-private cooperation and partnership are key to advancing CBDCs
Public-private cooperation and partnership are key to advancing CBDCs
Whilst the merits of CBDCs are still widely debated, central and commercial banks are actively exploring the use of CBDCs in local markets.
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