Analysing the Impact of Digital Currencies on Traditional Banking Systems and Financial Stability

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Overview of Digital Currencies 2.1 Definition and Types 2.2 Key Features and Mechanisms 2.3 Historical Development 3. Traditional Banking Systems 3.1 Structure of Banking Systems 3.2 Functions and Operations 3.3 Current Challenges 4. Interaction Between Digital Currencies and Banking 4.1 Adoption by Banks 4.2 Potential Benefits 4.3 Risks and Concerns 5. Impact on Financial Stability 5.1 Systemic Risks 5.2 Monetary Policy Implications 5.3 Financial Inclusion 6. Case Studies 6.1 Successful Integrations 6.2 Regulatory Challenges 6.3 Lessons Learned 7. Regulatory and Policy Responses 7.1 Current Regulatory Landscape 7.2 Policy Recommendations 7.3 Future Prospects 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Limitations of the Study 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research