CBDCs in the Global South: Lessons from India, Nigeria, and Beyond

CBDCs in the Global South: Lessons from India, Nigeria, and Beyond

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are no longer theoretical. From the Bahamas’ Sand Dollar to Jamaica’s Jam-Dex, and Nigeria’s eNaira to India’s e-Rupee, countries of the Global South are experimenting with new forms of digital money. Among them, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) pilot has attracted particular attention. By March 2025, more than 6 […] The post CBDCs in the Global South: Lessons from India, Nigeria, and Beyond appeared first …