Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been an integral part of progressive discussions within the cryptocurrency community. CBDCs are virtual representations of the fiat currency of a particular country. They are often based on blockchain technology and are issued and regulated by the official monetary organization of the country. The feature that makes them different from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether is that CBDC’s are backed by the central bank’s deposits of the country's currency and are regulated by the central bank while cryptocurrencies are not.
Cointelegraph discussed with Thomas Trepanier, Director of Business Development for Roxe at Apifiny, a digital platform for financial institutions, the role CBDCs could play in the world economy. He opined:
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