Cryptocurrencies

Central Banks Are Increasingly Dabbling in Digital Currencies

  • Bank for International Settlements polled 66 institutions
  • Financial stability, payments top reasons to consider issuance

    

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An increasing number of central banks are looking into issuing digital currencies, according to the Bank for International Settlements.