Maldives to Introduce Digital Currency
President Mohamed Muizzu announced the introduction of a digital currency in the Maldives during a graduation event at the Maldives National University (MNU). He noted that by 2030, the digital economy will account for 15% of GDP. He advised the Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), Ahmed Munawar, to begin work. Munawar stated that the central bank has already started working on it and that MNU will help expand digital currency.
President Mohamed Muizzu announced the introduction of a digital currency in the Maldives during a graduation event at the Maldives National University (MNU). He noted that by 2030, the digital economy will account for 15% of GDP. He advised the Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), Ahmed Munawar, to begin work. Munawar stated that the central bank has already started working on it and that MNU will help expand digital currency.
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President Mohamed Muizzu announced the introduction of a digital currency in the Maldives during a graduation event at the Maldives National University (MNU). He noted that by 2030, the digital economy will account for 15% of GDP. He advised the Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), Ahmed Munawar, to begin work. Munawar stated that the central bank has already started working on it and that MNU will help expand digital currency.
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