Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) represent a new era of digital money issued and regulated by central banks to improve payment efficiency, financial inclusion, and monetary policy implementation. As digital economies continue to expand, CBDCs are becoming a key focus for governments and financial institutions worldwide.
Advances in blockchain, distributed ledger technologies, digital identity, and secure payment infrastructure are supporting the development of CBDC ecosystems. These innovations have the potential to modernize national payment systems while ensuring financial stability and regulatory oversight.
This session will examine the latest research and developments in CBDCs, digital currency frameworks, cross-border payments, regulatory considerations, technological innovations, and the future of central bank-issued digital currencies.