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Overall, more jurisdictions expect to see central bank digital currency widely circulated in the next 5–10 than private forms of digital money. But where central banks lack a legal mandate to issue CBDC, the picture changes and stablecoins are more often seen as being set for wide adoption.
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Governors of smaller central banks earn slightly below global average
But governors’ salaries remain above $200,000 a year
European governors serve longest average term length
Central bank governors rarely appointed for one term or 3+ terms
One-fifth of central banks say governing laws are inappropriate
Government still sets salaries at one-tenth of jurisdictions
One in five smaller central banks lacks fining powers
Respondents still widely manage FX reserves and act as lender of last resort