“…High level of democracy, public confidence in governance, regulatory quality, income inequality, FDI inflow, young populations, urban societies [13,14] Financial factors Higher levels of financial inclusion, net foreign assets, remittances, income [11] Cultural factors High power distance, masculinity, and long-term orientation [15] A mix of one or more of the above factors Government performance, inflation rate, economic inequality, technological literacy, anti-money laundering, and terrorist financing [16,17] CBDC Implications Enhance the effectiveness of current monetary policy instruments, financial inclusion, financial stability, Inclusive welfare [18][19][20][21]…”