CryptoBlog n.2233
Brazil’s Central Bank (BCB) has chosen 13 participants, including Visa and Santander, for the second phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, known as Real Digital. Visa, alongside XP and Nubank, will focus on optimizing the foreign exchange market, while Santander will work on projects related to automobile operations and decarbonization. The third phase of the pilot is expected to begin in late 2024, testing smart contracts by mid-2025.