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Tuesday, Aug 04, 2026
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Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador Prioritises Private Blockchain Innovation Over a Digital Currency

Regulatory filings indicate the Central Reserve Bank has no plans to develop a central bank digital currency, instead maintaining support for private blockchain innovation alongside the country's dollar-based monetary system.
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