Uzbekistan Eyes CBDCs as Crypto Rules Tighten

[cryptobro]

Central bank chairman Timur Ishmetov confirmed the country is studying central bank digital currencies, though only for bank-to-bank settlements, not retail use.
Uzbekistan has been steadily increasing oversight of its crypto sector — including doubling monthly fees for licensed exchanges earlier this year.

[Nahid Hossen]

Uzbekistan pushing CBDCs while tightening rules shows a shift toward controlled innovation.