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India’s Banks Set to Launch Wholesale CBDC by January Next Year

In a significant move towards embracing digital currency, Indian banks are gearing up to launch a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by January next year. This initiative aims to cautiously test the infrastructure required for digital currency transactions, specifically targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in its initial phase. A senior bank official explained […]

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