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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar stated that stablecoins offer no advantage over fiat currency and emphasized the need for legal frameworks to ensure anonymity in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transactions. He said India stands at a decisive policy crossroads, calling for domestic factors to guide regulation.
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Delivering remarks on digital currency policy, RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar said that stablecoins do not serve a purpose beyond existing fiat money systems, contrasting India’s cautious regulatory stance with global developments. He noted that India’s policy direction on digital assets must consider domestic economic and financial stability imperatives.
Key Highlights
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Stablecoin Relevance: Sankar asserted that stablecoins add no new functional value compared to sovereign fiat currencies.
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Policy Direction: India is at a “decisive crossroads” in designing its digital currency framework.
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CBDC Focus: Highlighted the need for legal support to enable anonymized digital rupee transactions for retail users.
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Balanced Approach: Stressed that anonymity in retail CBDC use is unavoidable but must be implemented with safeguards.
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Regulatory Tools: Mentioned that the RBI possesses adequate tools to address CBDC anonymity challenges.
Source: RBI Deputy Governor
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