Synopsis: The payment-voucher system’s (e-RUPI) features make it ideal for programmes aimed at bridging the digital divide in India. Contents1 How has India progressed wrt digital payment ecosystem?2 What is hampering India’s vision of financial inclusion?3 What is M-pesa and how it helped to tackle the issue of financial inclusion?4 How e-RUPI, similar to M-Pesa,… Continue reading The e-Rupi could take us a long way towards financial inclusion
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Adopting crypto assets as currency is a risky bet: IMF
Source: This post is based on the article “Adopting crypto assets as currency is a risky bet: IMF” published in Livemint on 31st August 2021. What is the news? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that adoption of crypto assets such as Bitcoin as national currency can impact a country’s macroeconomic stability. The warning came ahead… Continue reading Adopting crypto assets as currency is a risky bet: IMF
India ranks second in terms of crypto adoption in the world
Source: Livemint What is the news? India ranks second in terms of crypto adoption worldwide behind Vietnam, but ahead of countries such as the US, UK, and China, according to the 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index by blockchain data platform Chainalysis. Findings India was followed by Pakistan and Ukraine at rank three and four respectively.… Continue reading India ranks second in terms of crypto adoption in the world
Everything you want to know about CBDC
Source: Business Standard Relevance: CBDC, its potential impact, relevant suggestions Synopsis: The central bank digital currency will neither substitute nor compete with cryptocurrency; it’s just a wallet. An analysis of its inherent problems and a way forward. Contents1 Background2 About CBDC3 CBDC in India4 Impact of CBDC5 Concerns/Issues 6 Suggestions Background The RBI has been working… Continue reading Everything you want to know about CBDC
How e-RUPI can make welfare payments easier?
Source: Live Mint What is the news? Government of India recently launched e-RUPI which can make welfare payments easier and more efficient, and to an extent looks like the precursor of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Must Read: What is e-RUPI and how does it work? What will e-RUPI be used for? The most… Continue reading How e-RUPI can make welfare payments easier?
PM to launch digital payment solution e-RUPI
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About e-RUPI:3 How does e-RUPI work?4 Features of e-RUPI:5 Significance of e-RUPI: What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched a digital Initiative named “e-RUPI”. About e-RUPI: e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. It is founded on the Unified Payment Interface(UPI) platform. Purpose:… Continue reading PM to launch digital payment solution e-RUPI
A system of shared IDs can globalize digital currencies
Relevance: Digital currencies are gaining global attention. Even an inter-ministerial committee (IMC) suggested to introduce National Digital Currency under the RBI. Synopsis: The major countries of the world are planning to issue their respective digital currencies whose success depends on the degree of global acceptance and transferability. Background: Digital Currency is a direct claim on a central bank, like regular cash. FedCoin,… Continue reading A system of shared IDs can globalize digital currencies
China tests state-run digital currency in 4 cities amid pandemic
News:China has started testing its digital currency named e- RMB in four major Chinese cities. Facts: e-RMB is set to be the first digital currency operated by a major economy. People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank will be the sole issuer of the digital currency. This is part of China’s Digital Currency… Continue reading China tests state-run digital currency in 4 cities amid pandemic
