Bank of Mexico to Launch Its CBDC by 2024
Mexico’s central bank (Banco de México) announced it “will have a digital currency of its own in circulation” by 2024. Thus, the Latin American country put its name next to other nations such as China and Indonesia, which also unveiled plans to launch their CDBCs soon.
Digital Peso by 2024
In a recent tweet, the government of Mexico revealed that Banco de México (the Central Bank of Mexico) will implement a CBDC in the country’s financial system by 2024.
The authorities outlined the importance of such a move, saying it could be of “great value to advance financial inclusion” in the nation.
During an interview for a convention hosted by S&P Dow Jones Indices, Jonathan Heath – Deputy Governor of Banco de México – confirmed the news, stating:
“We are working on a project, ...