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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), their role in the financial ecosystem, and their business and economic implications. Starting with the basics, you'll learn the fundamental concepts and distinctions between CBDCs and cryptocurrencies, while exploring their evolution and implications on digital finance. The course will guide you through real-world case studies from around the world, providing insights into how various countries are implementing and adopting CBDCs. The journey will take you through an exploration of CBDCs’ potential to transform businesses, monetary policies, and economies globally. You'll critically examine their impact on financial systems, explore their technological underpinnings, and analyze the risks and rewards associated with digital currency adoption. Key topics include the role of CBDCs in economic stability, security, financial inclusion, and their complex relationship with decentralized finance. Whether you're an aspiring fintech enthusiast, an economist, or a business professional, this course will help you understand how CBDCs fit into the future of money. We will also critically assess the broader implications of digital currencies, looking at their societal impact and the evolving landscape of digital financial systems. The course will provide the tools needed to understand CBDCs' place in the future of finance, with a focus on practical and theoretical applications.