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RBI Governor Backs India’s CBDC To Counter Crypto Risks

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das backs India's Digital Rupee CBDC to counter crypto risks, promoting stable and efficient cross-border payments and financial inclusion.
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RBI Governor Backs India’s CBDC To Counter Crypto Risks

Highlights

  • RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das backs Digital Rupee CBDC to counter crypto volatility risks.
  • India's CBDC to enable faster, more efficient cross-border peer-to-peer payments.
  • Das warns of AI misuse risks in the financial sector while warning banks of cyberattacks and data breaches.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has once again reiterated his positive stance on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), highlighting the potential efficacy of India’s Digital Rupee. In addition, he lauded the development and said that it could be used to avoid potential uncertainties related to cryptocurrency, echoing his previous stance on digital assets.

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RBI Governor Backs CBDC As A Shield Against Crypto Risks

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been a long-supporter of the Indian Digital Rupee. According to a recent report, he once again highlighted the importance of CBDC in avoiding the uncertain landscape, that he claims was created by cryptocurrencies.

In addition, he noted that CBDC could be a more stable and controlled digital currency for India. It could potentially minimize the volatility and risks associated with other crypto like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others.

The recent report also highlighted Das’s focus on modernizing cross-border payments. “Remittances are vital for emerging economies like India,” he said, calling for reductions in both cost and processing time for international transactions.

Meanwhile, he outlined how CBDCs could act as a game-changer, enabling faster and more efficient cross-border peer-to-peer (P2P) payments. India, which operates a 24×7 real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system, is exploring the expansion of this system for settling trades in major global currencies such as the US Dollar, Euro, and British Pound, he added.

According to Das, the feasibility of this expansion is under review through bilateral or multilateral arrangements. It focuses on simplifying global transactions. The governor believes CBDCs could be integrated into such efforts, further boosting their utility and scope.

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Cross-Border Payment And AI Risks

RBI Governor also shed light on the ongoing pilot programs that focus on exploring the efficacy of India’s CBDC. These pilot explores the programmability and interoperability with India’s UPI program. Das said that “CBDCs present a unique opportunity for India to lead in cross-border payments.”

However, he acknowledged the challenges of developing a universal CBDC framework. Besides, he has also raised concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) within the financial sector. He warned that AI, while powerful, could expose banks to greater risks like cyberattacks and data breaches.

Meanwhile, the RBI Governor has been vocal about CBDC for a long and has taken a hawkish stance towards other crypto like Bitcoin and other top altcoins. However, in July, RBI and SEBI joined hands to create a comprehensive crypto policy for the nation.

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