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Moody's Talks - Emerging Markets Decoded

Episode 18
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March 16, 2022

CBDCs could foster financial inclusion, growth; El Salvador Bitcoin bond entails high risks 

In this episode of Emerging Markets Decoded, Olivier Chemla of the Sovereign team joins host Thaddeus Best to discuss the potential credit implications of central bank digital currencies. Plus, Jaime Reusche of the Sovereign team discusses the risks associated with El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, and its upcoming Bitcoin bond issuance.

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