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Podcast: Moody's Talks - Emerging Markets Decoded
Episode: CBDCs could foster financial inclusion, growth; El Salvador Bitcoin bond entails high risks
Description: 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.Related ReportsGovernment of El Salvador: Bitcoin bond issuance carries significant risks for potential investors and conventional bondholdersCentral bank digital currencies offer sovereigns opportunity to improve policy effectiveness and economic performance