Many people bank digitally. That is, they use bank cards and online banking services. Some people have also used cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, either as a medium or exchange or as a store of value. As a society goes cashless, it is necessary for a country’s’ Central Bank to make a decision about a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This article shows the status of the decision about CBDCs for different countries.
Countries to issue a CBDC
The following is a list of countries that will issue a CBDC.
Countries with CBDC projects
In its March 2020 Quarterly review, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has a list of CBDC projects. This list is shown below.
Countries with no interest to issue a CBDC
