DIGITALIZATION OF THE FINANCE AND FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM IN UZBEKISTAN: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES
Keywords:
: Digital finance, FinTech, banking system, blockchain, artificial intelligence, transformation, payment systems, cashless economy, Uzbekistan.Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the digitalization processes within the finance and financial technology (FinTech) system under the current economic conditions of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The author examines the transformation of the banking and financial sector, the implementation of digital economy platforms, and the expansion of cashless payments. The paper highlights the regulatory framework of the industry, the application of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, existing institutional challenges, and strategic prospects aimed at improving the overall ecosystem.
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