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The aim is to explore central bank digital currencies as a social and political creation, focusing on their role in the current monetary debate.

August 1, 2026Open Access

Central bank digital currencies: An introduction

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This note introduces central bank digital currencies, explores their theoretical implications, and discusses their global context.

The aim is to explore central bank digital currencies as a social and political creation, focusing on their role in the current monetary debate.
Introduced a special issue on CBDCs with a focus on retail CBDCs
Reconstructed theoretical issues regarding money
Situated discussions within the evolving international monetary order
Highlighted key contributions on CBDCs from the United States, BRICS, and Pakistan
Emphasized the evolving nature of money in light of digital advancements
Provoked further discourse on the classification of money and its implications for society

Marshall et al. (2026) studied this question.

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