According to Izvestia, over 130 countries are currently developing their own digital currencies, which could be used for cross-border payments in the future and potentially impact the stability of the US dollar as the world's primary reserve currency. The article focuses on how central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and new forms of digital fiat money are transforming cross-border settlements. Data from the Atlantic Council CBDC Tracker shows that 137 countries and currency unions are now exploring CBDCs, covering 98% of global GDP, with 72 of them in advanced stages such as development, pilot testing, or already launched. https://(wublock123.com)/news/130-plus-countries-developing-digital-currencies-impact-dollar-cross-border-payments-60437