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CBDC

abbreviation

central bank digital currency: a digital currency that is issued, regulated, and stored directly by a central bank, such as the United States Federal Reserve, and is generally accessible to the people served by that central bank.

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Usage

What's the difference between virtual currency, digital currency, and CBDCs? See digital currency ( def. ).

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of CBDC¹

First recorded in 2015–20

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A Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC, is a digital currency run by the central bank of a country.

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China has made the most progress with its CBDC.

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China has made the most progress with its CBDC.

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The Atlantic Council says 130 countries are in some process of exploring a CBDC, with 21 in the pilot stage.

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Among UK respondents who opposed launching a CBDC, the top reason cited by almost half was a belief that their introduction would not address a compelling need.

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CBD C.B.E.

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