It should be noted that such interoperability is also liable to create challenges for small economies, whose monetary policy will become more limited in its force compared to larger economies. About a year and a half ago, I decided that we have to begin examining the issue, in an operative manner, by us as well.
It is too early to tell if ultimately we will decide to put this plan into action or not, but I do know two things: If the Bank of Israel will decide to issue a digital shekel, it will be a tremendous change, and it makes sense that we should prepare for it.