2 Good reasons to come up with CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) As I said, central banks have different reasons to consider the introduction of CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) a worthwhile undertaking. In the euro area, we are seeing decreasing demand for physical cash which, up to now, is the only form of central bank money that is available to the general public.
Whether it is travel, housing or protein, consumption levels in major emerging markets are currently fractions of those in advanced economies.5 With convergence still a long way off, the demand for commodities can be expected to remain robust for some time.