In Historic Move, Jamaica Makes CBDC Akin to Cash
Jamaica has become the first country to render a CBDC legal tender in a move to offer an alternative in a cash-heavy economy.
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Jamaica has become the first country to render a CBDC legal tender in a move to offer an alternative in a cash-heavy economy.
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