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Singapore wants to ensure a safe and innovative use of digital money within its jurisdiction.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 
Kristalina Georgieva spoke to a rising global interest in CBDCs to enhance monetary systems and streamline cross-border payments.
The evolutionary tug-of-war between energy-intensive Bitcoin and programmable CBDCs defines the future of money.
Joana Cotar criticized the digital euro as an unprecedented surveillance risk and sharply questioned its usefulness.
The HKMA acknowledged possible benefits of CBDCs but stressed the need for further research into their potential impact on the monetary system.
Most countries are struggling to get their populace to use CBDCs as they do not offer the same level of convenience and benefits as private payment platforms.
The ECB said that the preparation phase will finalize the digital euro rulebook, consider contractors to build the technical infrastructure, and begin testing the technology.
Fears of a U.S. CBDC may be unfounded, as the central bank itself hardly seems persuaded of the benefits.
Assistant Governor said that CBDCs in the form of tokenized bank deposits could provide a more secure and dependable means of conducting digital transactions.
