In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the introduction of the ‘Digital Rupee’. With this announcement, India has joined a host of nations that have either launched or are planning to launch their own digital currency. But, what is digital currency? Here’s all you need to know.

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Story: Surabhi Script: Madhu B, Nivedita V VO: Madhu B Editing: Madhu B, Nivedita V Video: AFP