The Central Bank of Honduras (BCH) has taken a significant step toward the potential launch of its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) by initiating a pilot study and opening a public consultation. The move comes as part of the bank’s efforts to modernize its financial system and address existing challenges in payment methods.
Pilot Study Aimed Toward Creating CBDC
The pilot study was revealed by the Apex bank on X, formerly known as Twitter, and is aimed at developing and launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The bank has invited interested sectors, professionals, and the general public to provide comments and insights on this groundbreaking initiative. The consultation, accessible through the official BCH website, was unveiled following the presentation of BCH’s research on new payment options to the Innovation Table of Financial Innovation (MIF). This platform brings together representatives from the public…
