Main Aspects of the Digital Transformation Process in the Banking System of the Republic of Belarus: Crypto-Banks, Artificial Intelligence, and the Digital Belarusian Ruble

The article presents the results of a comprehensive assessment of the banking system of the Republic of Belarus in the context of digital transformation. It examines three key priorities playing a pivotal role in the digital transformation of the country's banking system: crypto-banking, artificial intelligence, and the digital Belarusian ruble. The study makes it possible to evaluate the readiness of Belarus's regulatory framework and the preparedness of its banking system for the technological innovations being implemented.

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