This book provides a thorough introduction and historical overview of the principles and practices of digital currency and fintech in Asia. It covers the theory

This paper marks the launch of a new IMF series, Fintech Notes. Building on years of IMF staff work, it will explore pressing topics in the digital economy and

This paper analyzes the legal foundations of central bank digital currency (CBDC) under central bank and monetary law. Absent strong legal foundations, the issu

The level and trend in cash use in a country will influence the demand for central bank digital currency (CBDC). While access to digital currency will be more c

This report offers an analytical framework that allows for more systemic assessments of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and its applications. It examines th