Samsung said it would press ahead with central bank digital currency (CBDC) technology in South Korea. The South Korean tech giant is planning on launching a CBDC currency in collaboration with the Bank of Korea (BOK). CBDCs are central bank-issued and controlled digital currencies that can be exchanged using blockchain or distributed ledger technology. Central…
Samsung Presses Ahead With Central Bank Digital Currency Technology
May 16, 2023
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