Central Bank Digital Currency
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Mandatory Cashless Payment Would Be an Absurd Burden on the Economy
- The Austrian National Bank is advocating for a mandatory digital euro, which critics argue is unnecessary and burdensome. - The article criticizes the push for a mandatory digital currency, especially in Austria, a country known for its strong attachment to cash. - It suggests that such a mandate would negatively impact the economy and disregard the practicalities of cash usage.
Digital Tenge: Project Planned for Industrial Operation Stage
- Kazakhstan plans to launch the industrial operation of its digital tenge by 2026, according to Ruslan Konurbayev of the digital tenge department. - The platform has demonstrated stability, but signi…