Imagine digital money created by a country's bank! Many countries are working on these, called Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Think of it like digital cash controlled by the government, instead of regular banks.
- Many countries are planning digital money.
- Some are delaying their plans because of worries.
- Privacy is a big concern – some fear governments could track spending.
- Even though some countries are slowing down, many are still moving forward.
Fact | Number |
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Percentage of central banks delaying CBDC | ~30% |
Percentage still planning CBDCs | 75% |
Number of countries exploring CBDCs | 134+ |
While some countries have had trouble getting people to use their digital money, many more are still exploring the idea. It's a big change, and it will be interesting to see what happens!