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RBA puts retail digital dollar on ice as tokenised wholesale push grows

PayDay News
10 Sep, 2026
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10 Sep, 2026
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Australia’s central bank sees little need for a digital dollar for consumers, but is pushing ahead with plans to reshape RITS for tokenised wholesale finance.
RBA puts retail digital dollar on ice as tokenised wholesale push grows
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Australia’s central bank sees little need for a digital dollar for consumers, but is pushing ahead with plans to reshape RITS for tokenised wholesale finance.

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