Unlike private solutions like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, an official digital currency would be backed by the central bank, making it risk-free like banknotes and coin. Reuters  
Unlike private solutions like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, an official digital currency would be backed by the central bank, making it risk-free like banknotes and coin. Reuters  

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Central banks plan digital currencies to fend off crypto threat

Most projects have switched into higher gear after Covid-19 boosted digital payments

Reuters

October 09, 2020

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