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<p>In a recent statement, Kristalina Georgieva expressed growing support for central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs. The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees CBDCs as a potential substitute for physical cash.</p>
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     <p lang="fr" dir="ltr"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f4ac.png" alt="💬" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> "Les CBDC peuvent remplacer le cash dont la distribution est coûteuse".<br><br>Ce sont les propos de Kristalina Georgieva, directrice générale du FMI.<br><br>"Le niveau d'intérêt mondial pour les CBDC est sans précédent."<br><br>"Ce n'est pas le moment de revenir en arrière".<br><br>"Le secteur… <a href="https://t.co/94VSfz7Lyz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/94VSfz7Lyz</a></p>— Goku <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f5de.png" alt="🗞" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@Crypto__Goku) <a href="https://twitter.com/Crypto__Goku/status/1724809934972280939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 15, 2023</a>
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<h2 id="h-cbdc-a-borderless-alternative">CBDC: A Borderless Alternative</h2>
<p><strong>Global interest in CBDCs has reached unprecedented levels</strong>. Evidence of this is seen in the numerous countries and financial institutions that are actively exploring the adoption of these new forms of currency. CBDCs offer a modern and efficient solution to society’s changing needs for payment and financial transactions.</p>
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<p>In <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/15/imf-says-central-bank-digital-currencies-can-replace-cash.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">her statements</a>, Ms. Georgieva emphasized that it is time for the public sector to actively prepare to deploy CBDCs, and likewise for the corresponding payment platforms. According to her, it is crucial to collaborate with central banks, regulatory bodies, and private sector participants to ensure the success of this transition.</p>
<p><em>“The distribution of cash represents a significant cost for governments and financial institutions, which makes CBDCs all the more attractive,”</em> she stated.</p>
<h2 id="h-a-beneficial-solution-yes-but">A Beneficial Solution? Yes, but…</h2>
<p>The Managing Director of the IMF also highlighted that this is not the time to turn back. The potential benefits of CBDCs make them <strong>an attractive option for governments and citizens alike</strong>:</p>
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 <li>reduced cost of cash distribution,</li>
 <li>ease of use,</li>
 <li>increased transaction security,</li>
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<p>However, it is important to note that <strong>the deployment of CBDCs will not be without challenges</strong>. Issues such as <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/crypto-et-europe-deux-organismes-plaident-pour-des-transactions-non-tracables-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">privacy, data security, and financial inclusion</a> must be resolved. The goal: to ensure that CBDCs benefit society as a whole.</p>
<p>In conclusion, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are emerging as a promising alternative to physical cash. Their growing global adoption is proof that they can transform payment systems and meet the evolving needs of society.</p>

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