Central Bank of Jordan Exploring the Possibility of Launching a CBDC

Central Bank of Jordan Exploring the Possibility of Launching a CBDC

The governor of the Central Bank of Jordan recently said his institution is studying the possibility of launching a legal digital currency, one that will be linked with its national currency. He also suggested that cryptocurrency trading might eventually be allowed in Jordan once the necessary legislation has been put in place. Protecting Investors Jordan is currently studying and exploring the possibility of launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) linked to its currency the Jordanian dinar, the country’s central bank governor has said. In addition, the governor, Adel Al....


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