The Integration of Digital Currencies with Traditional Financial Systems

Siyuan Chen

doi:10.54254/2754-1169/2025.20378

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The Integration of Digital Currencies with Traditional Financial Systems

Siyuan Chen *^,1,

¹ University of Ningbo China, 199 Taikang East Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/2025.20378

Abstract

Digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are reshaping the financial landscape by challenging traditional banking and commerce. These technologies hold significant potential to enhance financial inclusion by providing access to underserved populations and streamlining cross-border payments, making transactions faster and more cost-effective. They also empower decentralized finance (DeFi), enabling innovative financial services without intermediaries. Blockchain, the foundation of digital currencies, facilitates secure, decentralized, and programmable systems, supporting key innovations like asset tokenization and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). These advancements bridge the gap between digital and traditional financial systems, promoting efficiency and accessibility. Despite their promise, digital currencies face challenges, including cybersecurity threats, market volatility, and fragmented regulatory frameworks. Case studies on CBDCs and private-sector blockchain initiatives demonstrate viable integration pathways and underline the need for robust governance. By implementing balanced policies, stakeholders can harness the benefits of digital currencies while mitigating associated risks. These measures will be crucial to fostering a stable, inclusive, and innovative financial ecosystem that addresses global economic disparities and drives sustainable growth.

Keywords

digital currencies, blockchain, financial inclusion, DeFi, CBDCs

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Chen,S. (2025).The Integration of Digital Currencies with Traditional Financial Systems.Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,162,140-147.

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