Central bank digital currencies, reserve currencies and geopolitics

Publication Date
Systemic Risk Centre Special Papers SP 21
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Financial Markets Group Special Papers SP 263
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When it comes to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the focus of market participants and regulators – especially in the banking industry – is mainly associated with their disruptive nature. Instead, we focus this analysis on their geo-strategic implications, including for the business of offering and accumulating foreign exchange reserves.

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