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Follow on Google News | WealthRocket Survey Finds 59% of Canadians Willing to Use a CBDC, But Fear FraudBy: WealthRocket With the Bank of Canada (BoC) exploring the idea of launching a CBDC and recently fielding a public consultation on the topic, more education may be needed before Canadians can weigh the potential pros against their concerns. Canadians mixed on the Bank of Canada's ability to safeguard privacy The survey, which polled 1,500 Canadians ages 18 and older, sheds light on the public's current perception of CBDCs. While 51% of respondents expressed some level of confidence in the Bank of Canada's ability to safeguard their privacy, 25% had no confidence at all. Top privacy concerns for Canadians polled include: ● Potential for fraud (56%) ● Risk of cyberattacks (53%) ● Lost control over personal finances (39%) CBDC's potential impact on cash transactions While the BoC maintains that cash isn't going anywhere — a CBDC would be used alongside our bills and coins — WealthRocket asked Canadians if they would be willing to use a CBDC in place of cash: ● 25% said yes ● 12% said no ● 38% said maybe ● 25% said they'd use cash alongside a CBDC Survey methodology Find the full survey at http://www.wealthrocket.com/ Data was collected via an online Pollfish survey of 1,500 Canadians ages 18 and older conducted between May 25 and 30, 2023. The estimated margin of error for a survey of this size is +/- 3%. About WealthRocket WealthRocket (http://www.wealthrocket.com) is a Canadian personal finance website focused on credit cards, banking, investing, budgeting, and more. Our mission is to empower Canadians to make informed financial decisions and get the most out of their money. End
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