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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is correct: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) allow direct peer-to-peer and cross-border settlement between central banks and financial institutions using distributed ledger technology, bypassing traditional correspondent banking rails like SWIFT and US dollar intermediation (e.g., mBridge project). Statement 2 is correct: CBDCs support programmability through smart contracts, enabling authorities to incorporate conditions such as end-use restrictions (e.g., agricultural inputs) or expiration dates to stimulate targeted expenditure.
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