CBDCs are now under central bankers’ microscopes as they explore ways to improve digital commerce, reinforce systemic resilience and preserve the foundational role of fiat money in global finance.  

Emerging technology for digital identities, fraud detection and other elements of a robust payment solution can be a part of digital foundations for new systems that digitize complex cross-border payment systems. 

How close are we to CBDC becoming reality and what will it take for that to happen?