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From Cents to Dollars: How Bitcoin Soared in 2011
Remember when BTC was worth just a few cents? Take a look at Bitcoin's final price for 2011 — only $4.25 as of December 31. It sounds like a joke compared to today's $20 506.78, but back then, it was a real sensation.
Over the year, the digital asset made an incredible leap — a growth of 1316.7%. This was a period when cryptocurrencies were just beginning to attract the attention of enthusiasts and early investors. Such a surge demonstrates how unstable yet promising the young technology seemed at the time.
It’s worth noting that data on daily

## CBDC: how central bank digital currencies are changing the financial system
Central banks around the world are actively working on creating their own digital currencies. CBDC is an official means of payment in electronic form that is issued and controlled by the central bank of each country. The difference from cryptocurrencies is simple: the value of CBDC is always tied to fiat currency and is guaranteed by the state.
### Two options for digital currencies for different tasks
The CBDC system is divided into two directions, each addressing its own tasks. **Wholesale CBDCs** operate between