Covid-19 to accelerate adoption of digital currencies, researchers say
A new report notes that the pandemic has led to public concern about viral transmission via cash
22 April 2020 - 20:03
The coronavirus outbreak will accelerate the adoption of digital currency and payments, says a research report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
The global Covid-19 pandemic has halted economic activities in many parts of the world, with governments imposing lockdowns to curb infections. The BIS report points out that the pandemic has led to unprecedented public concern about viral transmission via cash...
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