Kyrgyzstan's president signs CBDC law giving "digital som" legal tender status. The National Bank now has exclusive rights to issue the digital currency, though the final launch decision isn't expected until the end of 2026.
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Kyrgyzstan's president signs CBDC law giving "digital som" legal tender status.

The National Bank now has exclusive rights to issue the digital currency, though the final launch decision isn't expected until the end of 2026.