BOLIVIA AND ITS CBDC: BETWEEN EXPECTATION AND UNCERTAINTY

Bolivia is about to take a significant financial step! In August, the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) could present an initial diagnosis of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). They have been working hard on this, even with workshops and training alongside the International Monetary Fund (IMF), all with the idea of modernizing their payment system and making financial inclusion a reality.

The truth is that this generates a lot of expectation. If the CBDC works, it could improve efficiency, lower costs, and even strengthen their digital sovereignty. But, of course, there are also doubts. Some experts say they need smart regulation that promotes innovation without stifling the financial ecosystem.

Implementing a digital currency at the national level is no small feat: there are technical challenges, security issues, and the need for people to accept it. So, while they are excited, we also know that this requires a very careful plan for everything to go well and be stable.