Benoît Cœuré

Benoît Cœuré, head of the BIS Innovation Hub and former ECB Executive Board member, dives into the fascinating world of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). He discusses their potential impact on the future of monetary policy and how they differ from traditional cash. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between privacy and regulation in CBDC transactions, alongside concerns about public trust. Cœuré also emphasizes the evolving role of central banks in maintaining financial stability, particularly in a post-pandemic economy filled with rising debt challenges.