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Insights The case for a central bank digital currency varies by country 21-09-2021 As the pandemic has accelerated the shift towards digital payments, central banks around the world are exploring whether to launch digital currencies. Norges Bank Deputy Governor Ida Wolden Bache d
The desk interprets the recent commentary by Petra Tschudin and Thomas Moser on the cashless payments market as a pivotal moment for the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) approach to digital currencies. Per the full note [source], the SNB is increasingly recognizing the importance of adapting to the rapid evolution of payment technologies, which could influence monetary policy and currency stability. The commentary highlights the growing consumer preference for cashless transactions, with statistics indicating that cash transactions have decreased by over 20% in recent years. This shift underscores the urgency for central banks to innovate and potentially integrate digital currencies into their frameworks.