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Many countries are already developing their own CBDCs — who’s leading the pack?
CBDCs are not cryptocurrencies, even if built on blockchain. They are centralized — controlled by central banks — while crypto is famously decentralized.
Could CBDCs make it harder to transact our finances privately, or maybe lead to an end to cash?