November 02, 2023

CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)

A brand-new currency that is available digitally is called Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). To make digital transactions and transfers easier, the central banks started to create freely available digital coins instead of producing money.

What is CBDC?

A brand-new currency that is available digitally is called Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). To make digital transactions and transfers easier, the central banks started to create freely available digital coins instead of producing money.

CBDCs, or cashless digital currencies, have been around for three decades, with the first being the Avant smart card launched by the Bank of Finland in 1993. With technological advancements and a decline in cash usage, central banks worldwide are exploring their potential benefits, including improving payment system efficiency and safety.

“Central banks are rolling up their sleeves and familiarizing themselves with the bits and bytes of digital money.”

Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director
Atlantic Council, Washington, DC

Understanding of CBDC

Is CBDC different from cryptocurrencies?

To begin with, cryptoassets are privately issued. In case when a cryptoasset has difficulties, neither the government nor the central bank may intervene to fix the problem. Also, a cryptoasset’s value is unpredictable, in a brief period of time, it can rise or fall rapidly. At the same time, digital dollars or pounds, for example, would be stable and hold their worth over time if the central bank of a certain country decides to issue them.

Are there any potential benefits of a CBDC?

A CBDC could be able to provide a number of benefits for the businesses and individuals. For instance, it could offer them an easy-to-use electronic version of central bank money, complete with the security and liquidity that goes along with it, it could also give entrepreneurs a platform to develop new financial services and products as well as less expensive payments, including those involving cross-border transactions.

You can think now that this is a perfect option to secure your money, but what are the disadvantages?

A CBDC may come with specific dangers and bring up a number of significant policy issues, such as how it may impact the pricing and availability of credit, the safety and stability of the financial system, and the effectiveness of monetary policy. More precisely, the concentration of payment information in central bank databases could lead to increased privacy risks for the clients of the bank. This would create a wave of cyberattacks and increase the risk of individual or broader monitoring in case of any unauthorized access.

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About The Author

Viktoriia is a marketing researcher and copywriter with a background in international relations. Her professional portfolio includes the writing of research papers focused on the import and export of products to Europe and Asia. Proficiency in the Chinese language and the time she has spent in China have extended her capabilities to master not only European markets but also those in China and Singapore. While currently living in Italy, Viktoriia continues to deepen her knowledge and skills in marketing and copywriting. Her experience allows her to perform analytical work and create texts on a diverse range of topics, ensuring accessibility to a broad audience.

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Viktoriia is a marketing researcher and copywriter with a background in international relations. Her professional portfolio includes the writing of research papers focused on the import and export of products to Europe and Asia. Proficiency in the Chinese language and the time she has spent in China have extended her capabilities to master not only European markets but also those in China and Singapore. While currently living in Italy, Viktoriia continues to deepen her knowledge and skills in marketing and copywriting. Her experience allows her to perform analytical work and create texts on a diverse range of topics, ensuring accessibility to a broad audience.

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