news Project Syndicate 2026-07-10

Digital Money Debate: The Case for Narrow Banks and Central Bank Reserves

The debate around digital money, particularly in the US and Europe, needs to focus on allowing 'narrow banks' to hold reserves at central banks. These banks issue money but not credit, and could offer capped interest payments to coin holders.

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