Central Bank Digital Currencies vs. Bitcoin: Key Differences
<h1>Central Bank Digital Currencies vs. Bitcoin: Key Differences</h1> <h2>Pain Points in Digital Currency Adoption</h2> <p>Global searches for <strong>CBDC privacy concerns</strong> surged 240% in 2023 (Google Trends). A 2024 BIS survey revealed 68% of institutional investors hesitate between <strong>government–backed digital currencies</strong> and decentralized alternatives like Bitcoin due to <strong>regulatory uncertainty</strong> and <strong>volatility management</strong> challenges.</p> <h2>Technical Comparison…