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How India’s Central Bank Digital Currency is different from crypto

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a concept explored by China, Sweden, countries in the EU, and various other large economies for the last few years.

How India’s Central Bank Digital Currency is different from crypto

Monday November 08, 2021 , 4 min Read

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a concept explored by China, Sweden, countries in the EU, and various other large economies for the last few years.


A CBDC is the virtual form of a government’s fiat currency. It is issued and regulated by local authorities. It is run on a digital ledger system, which may or may not be blockchain-based.


In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been toying with the concept and is looking for a phased implementation for CBDCs in the next year.


“Money is evolving, and we are now seeing the concept of digital money emerging from the crypto revolution. There is now a fiat version of digital currency, which are sovereign issued and act as legal tender. This is known as CBDC,” says Tanvi Ratna, Founder and CEO, Policy 4.0, a digital currency think tank.


In fact, crypto has long aspired to act as digital currency, but it is increasingly seen as assets for investment or tokens for performing transactions on blockchains. 


In a conversation with BlockchainStory, Tanvi explains the nitty-gritty of CBDCs.

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Before you go, stay inspired with… 

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“I strongly believe that today’s girls are the bearers of tomorrow. They need to be healthy. There should be a full stop put on the taboo around periods.”

Srinidhi SU, Rotary People of Action: Champions of Girls’ Empowerment



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