SBS On the Money: RBA open to digital Australian dollar for consumers

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RBA Governor says there is potential for a Central Bank Digital Currency for consumers, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub Professor Ellie Rennie to find out more.

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RBA Governor says there is potential for a Central Bank Digital Currency for consumers, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub Professor Ellie Rennie to find out more.

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