Shahaf Bar-Geffen, co-founder of COTI, believes the controversy around Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) will fade as major financial players embrace the tech & optimal designs are established ⚖️💸 The European Central Bank plans to launch its CBDC by year-end, while 🇺🇸 the U.S. remains opposed. Bar-Geffen argues CBDCs will modernize payments, boost financial inclusion & compete with stablecoins, but not Bitcoin. Privacy is key! COTI worked with 🇮🇱 Bank of Israel on solutions to protect user data. Meanwhile, the Africa Tokenization Council aims to accelerate blockchain adoption across Africa & the Middle East. Will CBDCs reshape finance or face resistance? Share your thoughts!