The US Federal Reserve has been quietly studying the potential of a Central Bank Digital Currency<\/a> (CBDC) for years. CBDCs are digital currencies that function like stablecoins, pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar. Unlike stablecoins issued on decentralized networks, CBDCs are managed and issued by governments. Benefits include faster, cheaper transactions, greater financial inclusion, and reduced fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See Related:<\/em><\/strong> Ripple In Talks With Over 20 Central Banks For CBDC Development, Says Senior VP<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The US Federal Reserve has been quietly studying the potential of a Central Bank Digital Currency<\/a> (CBDC) for years. CBDCs are digital currencies that function like stablecoins, pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar. Unlike stablecoins issued on decentralized networks, CBDCs are managed and issued by governments. Benefits include faster, cheaper transactions, greater financial inclusion, and reduced fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n