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How Emerging Market Central Banks Are Building Digital Currencies
As of July 2026, over 80% of central banks globally are exploring or piloting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with emerging markets leading the charge. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine why countries like Nigeria, Brazil, and China are accelerating CBDC development—and what it means for dollar dominance, financial inclusion, and the future of cross-border payments. They reference Brazil's pilot for a digital real (Drex), Nigeria's eNaira adoption struggles, and China's digital yuan expanding to 30+ countries via bilateral swap lines. Specific data points: the…
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