Could digital currencies put banks out of business

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been billed as a major disruptor to finance. But digital currencies issued by governments might be even more radicalthey may even threaten the future of traditional banking. Read our special report, The Future of Banking : Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date: Read more of our coverage on Finance Economics: Listen to Economists podcast Money Talks: the age of free money: Is digital yuan set to transform both Chinese and international banking Why is Britains fintech under assault Why are American banks experiencing a postpandemic boom America s upsurge in digital payments Why China s government is cracking down on fintech