RBI Takes Aim at Stablecoins, CBDCs Steal the Spotlight

Ladies and gentlemen, the Reserve Bank of India has just thrown down the gauntlet! Stablecoins? They’re flunking the money exam with zero singleness, elasticity, or integrity! Meanwhile, CBDCs are the champions, backed by the might of the sovereign! And UPI? It’s claiming a jaw-dropping 85.5% of the payment arena! The battle for financial supremacy is heating up, folks! Buckle up!

Quick rundown

1.RBI critiques stablecoins for failing key monetary tests.

2.CBDCs are highlighted as a safer alternative to stablecoins.

3.UPI dominates with 85.5% share in India's payment volume by H2 2025.

4.Retail payments in India surged by 28% from H2 2024 to H2 2025.

5.RBI emphasizes the stability and integrity of the traditional monetary system.

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