Budget 2022: Digital Rupee based on blockchain to be introduced this year

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Budget 2022: Digital Rupee based on blockchain to be introduced this year

New Delhi, Feb 01: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the Reserve Bank of India will be introducing the 'digital rupee' using blockchain tech over the coming year.



Presenting budget 2022, Sitharaman said "Digital rupee to be issued using blockchain and other technologies; to be issued by RBI starting 2022-23. This will give a big boost to the economy."


Source: https://www.oneindia.com/india/budget-2022-digital-rupee-based-on-blockchain-to-be-introduced-this-year-3365894.html