A central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a digital version of an official currency, created by a central bank rather than by private companies. Unlike cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, CBDCs are issued by a state As of 2024, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Nigeria have launched CBDCs, and 134 countries are researching their own versions while other jurisdictions, such as Florida, have banned CBDCs citing privacy concerns. - Source: Wikipedia
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