The Bank of Israel has outlined the possible scenarios that can lead to the issuance of CBDC (digital shekel), these are the main points:
CBDC issuances by other countries
Decline in the legitimate use of cash and its acceptance in transactions in Israel
Significant penetration of stablecoins or other private means of payment that would be broadly used
The extent of competition in the domestic payment system
Technological developments in the payments system
You can read more about the main points from the link below:
https://www.boi.org.il/en/communication-and-publications/press-releases/potential-scenarios-for-deciding-to-issue-a-digital-shekel/What I am surprised about is the 'significant penetration of stablecoins or other private means of payment that would be broadly used'. Are stablecoins that a threat to fiat? In my opinion, I do not think so.
What is your opinion? Are stablecoins a thread to fiat?