UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q22
Economy
Medium · Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Consider the following statements:
1. Digital currency-based payment systems can potentially allow cross-border transactions to bypass the US dollar-dominated SWIFT payment system.
2. A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) can be programmed to restrict its use to specific purposes or to carry an expiry date.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?