
There are already more than 130 countries that consider the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in 2025. They seek to simplify banking among the populace, make payments faster, and assist governments to regulate the circulatory cash particularly in such economies as Uzbekistan where the economy is still in its infancy. This article examines the ways in which a digital version of the Uzbek som would alter the personal and business finance, accounting patterns and employment sector[1]. I combined two types of research. On the one hand, I looked at the international statistics provided by the BIS, IMF and the Uzbek statistics provided by the Central Bank and Global Findex 2025. The figures indicate that a digital som can increase bank account balances to over 80 percent of current 60 percent, reduce informal cash transactions (consoming approximately 28 percent of GDP) by half, halve remittance charges to 70 percent, and streamline paychecks by gig-workers. The disadvantage is that new regulations might complicate audit trails, and individuals are concerned with privacy[2]. Ultimately, should Uzbekistan succeed in the CBDC implementation process, then it would become an easy-to-use fintech hub in Central Asia. Nevertheless, it will require more up-to-date accounting regulations that coincide with the IFRS and courses to educate individuals on the usage of digital money. The lessons learned during this research might be handy to the other emerging markets in determining how to balance new technology and ensure the financial system remains stable. [1] CBDC Tracker. (n.d.). Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker. https://cbdctracker.org/ [2] Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID). (2025). Uzbekistan’s financial inclusion at a glance: Global Findex 2025. https://gfrid.org/publications/uzbekistans-financial-inclusion-at-a-glance-global-findex-2025/
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