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The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has delineated how the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) could bring about new risks. “Since risks change, this is not a one-off action but needs to take place on a recurrent basis,” the report declared. Central Banks Must Adapt Approach to Acknowledge CBDC Risks The recent report states that the BIS suggests central banks should view CBDCs not merely as a more efficient digital form of money. However, central banks should see it as a fundamental operational shift in the daily conduct of transactions: “Given the major implications of issuing a CBDC, this should not be considered to be a technological project but rather a fundamental change in the way that the central bank operates.” However, it emphasizes the necessity of implementing a comprehensive risk management framework for the CBDC model. “The multi-faceted nature of the risks calls for an integrated risk management framework to inform the design of a CBDC model and to manage risks throughout its lifecycle.” CBDC Research and Pilots Around the World. Source: BIS Meanwhile, the report proposes that maintaining continuous surveillance on CBDCs and adjusting plans as necessary will be essential. “This requires the development of robust business continuity plans to ensure the reliability and continuity of services based on possible scenarios and threats, throughout the full (digital) currency cycle.” Read more: Digital Rupee (e-Rupee): A Comprehensive Guide to India’s CBDC BIC Chief Advocates for a Unified Global Set of Rules Meanwhile, this comes after the BIS Chief, Augustin Carstens, underscored the importance of nations collaborating to establish a set of consistent rules for CBDCs. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of a successful implementation of CBDCs. He explains this involves not only technological advancements but also necessitates a sophisticated legal framework: “Money is a social construct. People…

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