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New Bank of America Report Says Digital Currencies ‘Could Boost Economic Growth’ in Developing Countries

by CBDC Insider
June 22, 2021
in Business, US
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New Bank of America Report Says Digital Currencies ‘Could Boost Economic Growth’ in Developing Countries
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A new Bank of America (BOA) research study has found that both central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and private digital currencies hold “a lot of potential” for increasing financial inclusion in developing countries. In the report, the bank also argues that such “digital currencies could reduce transaction costs and allow more economic activities in emerging market economies.”

Digital Currencies and Financial Inclusion

Still, the study findings show that while digital currencies are likely to “boost economic growth” in developing countries, their adoption will carry some risk. In addition, the study also finds that the rise of digital currencies “could lead to inflation and dollarization.”

Meanwhile, a separate report quotes David Hauner, the BOA’s head of emerging market cross-asset strategy and economics for EMEA, explaining why digital currencies could be pivotal in emerging market countries where more than 50% of adults lack a bank account.

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“Digital currencies have the potential to address many practical constraints on financial services in poor countries,” said Hauner.

The report also lists the reduction of cross-border payment costs as well as the reduction of corruption and other illegal activities as some of the constraints that can be addressed by digital currencies.

Read more: https://news.bitcoin.com/new-bank-of-america-report-says-digital-currencies-could-boost-economic-growth-in-developing-countries/

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