According to BlockBeats, a survey released by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) on June 14 reveals that an increasing number of central banks are exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Out of the 86 banks that participated in the survey, 94% indicated that they are researching digital versions of their national currencies. This is a slight increase from a similar survey conducted by BIS in 2021, where 90% of the 81 surveyed banks stated they were conducting related research.
The surveyed banks also indicated that they are more likely to issue wholesale CBDCs rather than retail CBDCs within the next six years. Wholesale versions would be available only to banks and financial institutions, while retail versions could be used by the general public for everyday transactions.