General Definitions and Classifications of CBDCs
Occurred 6 March 2026Date inferred from coverage
Central bank digital currencies are central-bank-regulated fiduciary assets categorized into retail versions for households and wholesale versions for inter-bank settlements.
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- Established
A CBDC is defined as a digital form of fiduciary currency issued, controlled, and regulated by a nation's central bank.
- Established
Retail CBDCs grant households direct access to digital central bank liabilities, whereas wholesale CBDCs are designed for improvements in inter-bank payments.