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Bank of England Explores Digital Pound for Wholesale Markets – CBDC Adoption on the Rise?

18.4.2023
A Bank of England (BoE) official has said that a digital version of the British pound could soon be used in wholesale markets, potentially taking the UK one step closer to a central bank digital currency (CBDC).... Read More: Bank of England Explores Digital Pound for Wholesale Markets – CBDC...

Bank of England thinks digital pound can co-exist with private stablecoins

8.2.2023
The central bank wants an e-GBP to be retail-focused and could form part of a "mixed payments economy" alongside cryptocurrency stablecoins

Don't Call It 'Britcoin': Digital Pound Nothing Like Crypto, Bank of England Official Says

7.2.2023

Digital Pound Holdings Could Be Limited to £10,000, Central Bank Says

7.2.2023
The Bank of England has set out technical features of its central bank digital currency, which officials have said is likely to be needed

Bank of England and Treasury Explore Possibility of Launching a State-Backed 'Digital Pound'

7.2.2023
The central Bank of England and the UK Government will today, reportedly, formally start a consultation for the 'digital pound'. A state-backed digital pound is in the plans for the country, and it may be launched "later this decade," according to the PA Media Group, via Yahoo News. The Bank...

UK's digital pound would modernize payments but won't replace cash: Minister

7.2.2023
Finance minister Jeremy Hunt says the digital pound, or "Britcoin" would be issued and backed by the Bank of England, but won't negate the use of cash

UK to Start Further Development Work on ‘Likely Needed’ Digital Pound

6.2.2023
The U.K.’s Bank of England will start research and development on a digital pound which it and the Treasury think will likely be needed in the future, in a consultation expected to be introduced on Tuesday

UK Bitcoin community reacts to incoming CBDC and digital pound rollout

25.1.2023
A new role, "Head of CBDC," will help the United Kingdom to "explore the case for a digital pound," although UK Bitcoiners would argue that might not be necessary

UK Treasury Is Looking for CBDC Head as It Explores Digital Pound

24.1.2023
The country's government will introduce a consultation on its CBDC in the coming weeks

Bank of England governor questions need for digital pound

17.1.2023
BoE governor Andrew Bailey highlighted that the UK already has a wholesale settlement system with a major upgrade

UK Treasury Considers Digital Pound, Maintains Crypto Hub Objective

12.1.2023
The U.K. is mulling over launching a digital pound as it remains committed to becoming a cryptocurrency hub, a government representative has indicated. British authorities should also regulate payments with stablecoins, according to the official. United Kingdom Prepares to Begin Consultation...

UK May Need Digital Pound, Bank of England's Jon Cunliffe Says

21.11.2022
The deputy governor at the central bank said he understands the comparisons made – and showed support for U.K. efforts to bring crypto into the scope of regulation

Protections Needed to Stop Digital Pound Ousting Stablecoins, Lawmakers Told

19.10.2022
Anti-fraud measures might need to go wider, committee members considering new stablecoin laws heard from private sector witnesses

British Lawmakers Say a CBDC Is Likely to Hurt Financial Stability — Digital Pound Benefits Overstated

14.1.2022
According to British lawmakers, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is likely to raise the cost of borrowing while hurting financial stability. They insist the touted potential advantages of a digital pound are being overstated. Erosion of Privacy British lawmakers have said the use of a central...