Could a digital Caribbean guilder improve financial inclusion in Curaçao & Si... - 0 views
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John Kiff on 11 Aug 23[March 2023] The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten is among the central banks analyzing the effects of a digital Caribbean guilder central bank digital currency (CBDC). One of the reasons to consider a digital Caribbean guilder is the potential positive impact on financial inclusion. However, the advantages of a digital Caribbean Guilder are not yet convincing given the current state of technology, the experience in other Caribbean countries, and the level of digital literacy of those concerned. Priority has been given to provide everyone access to regular banking services and to the legislative initiative to support this in Curaçao and Sint Maarten.