Anwar Sheluchin and Ori Freiman analyze the Bank of Canada's recent decision to scale back its digital currency development. The opinion piece emphasizes the importance of transparent communication in shaping Canada's digital currency future. While some may see this as a step back, they argue it's actually a pivotal moment for public education on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

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Bank of Canada put pause on a digital Canadian dollar, but now it needs to talk about it

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Posted on November 4, 2024

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