Will at least 10 major economies (G20 members excluding China) officially launch a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the end of 2030?

CBDC Momentum

As of late 2025, most G20 central banks are actively engaged in either pilot projects or preparatory phases for a **Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)**. Excluding China (which has a large, active pilot), the list of G20 nations is long (US, EU, UK, Japan, India, etc.). The 'Yes' majority is based on the strong momentum driven by the need for financial inclusion, reduced transaction costs, and maintaining monetary sovereignty in the face of private stablecoins. Despite political and privacy hurdles, the perceived inevitability of a digital future, spearheaded by the **Digital Euro** and **Digital Pound** projects, makes the launch of 10 by 2030 likely.