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Who pays when digital money cannot earn interest?
A new analysis from the Bruegel think tank examines the economics of digital money, such as central bank digital currencies and stablecoins, which typically cannot earn interest. The piece asks who ultimately bears the cost when these instruments offer no return, weighing implications for banks, consumers and payment providers as digital currencies expand worldwide.
Why now: Policymakers and the banking industry are actively debating central bank digital currencies and the design choices around interest-bearing digital money.
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