- Opening remarks at Peer-Learning Series on Digital Money/Technology: Central Bank Digital Currency and the Case of China By Krishna Srinivasan Digital money and technologies can significantly change the landscape for financial systems and bring important benefits to the public at large. Among other things, they could foster financial inclusion, create new value-added in the economy, and reduce transaction costs, including across borders. The digital money/technology series covers a broad range of topics, and so allow me to make a few general points. As with any innovation, the challenge is to find the right balance between fostering innovation and maintaining...