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Banking Digitization And Central Bank Digital Currency Projects, Implications For Monetary Policy And Financial Stability

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  • OPREA ISABELLE MARGARETA

    (ROMANIAN ACADEMY, SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES OF THE ROMANIAN ACADEMY, DOCTORAL SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH "COSTIN C. KIRIȚESCU", INSTITUTE FOR MONDIAL ECONOMY)

  • DRAGHICI LIVIU-GELU

    (ROMANIAN ACADEMY, SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES OF THE ROMANIAN ACADEMY, DOCTORAL SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH "COSTIN C. KIRIȚESCU", INSTITUTE OF NATIONAL ECONOMY)

  • PANAIT CORNEL

    (ROMANIAN ACADEMY, SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES OF THE ROMANIAN ACADEMY, DOCTORAL SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH "COSTIN C. KIRIȚESCU")

Abstract

The accelerated digital transformations of the last decade have prompted central banks to rethink their role in the modern economy, leading to the development of digital currencies (CBDCs). This paper analyzes how CBDC projects contribute to reshaping the traditional functions of central banks, with a focus on monetary policy and financial stability. In the context of mounting pressures from cryptocurrencies, declining cash usage, and the need to modernize payment infrastructure, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are regarded as a strategic solution for strengthening monetary sovereignty and enhancing the efficacy of monetary policy transmission. The primary objective of this paper is to provide a comparative analysis of CBDC projects that are in advanced stages of development in China, Japan, the United States, the eurozone, and the United Kingdom. The analysis will emphasize the differences in approach, the anticipated impact on the financial system, and the geopolitical implications. The research is grounded in a qualitative method, employing case studies and comparative analysis, with data collected from secondary sources, including academic articles and official central bank documents. The findings indicate that, despite the shared objectives of the projects—namely, modernizing the payment system, supporting financial inclusion, and strengthening monetary policy—the architecture, degree of centralization, and pace of implementation vary across economies. The paper adds value by linking the technological design of CBDCs to their impact on financial intermediation and macroeconomic stability, providing a clear perspective on the implications of these monetary innovations at the global level.

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  • Oprea Isabelle Margareta & Draghici Liviu-Gelu & Panait Cornel, 2025. "Banking Digitization And Central Bank Digital Currency Projects, Implications For Monetary Policy And Financial Stability," Annals - Economy Series, Constantin Brancusi University, Faculty of Economics, vol. 3, pages 307-327, June.
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