Cryptocurrencies and CBDCs have the potential to enhance financial inclusion. However, the lack of quantitative data makes it challenging to evaluate their impact. To assess their financial inclusion capacity, we need to consider multiple layers and adapt strategies to local needs and policies.
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As of June 2023, 11 countries or their currency unions had fully launched digital currencies, 21 had embarked on pilots, 32 had them under development and another 46 were at earlier stages of researching them (data available in the article). Three of the pilots are in Africa – Ghana, South Africa and Tunisia.