Bank of England and HM Treasury Launch Taskforce for UK CBDC

This is the first sign the Bank of England exploring the launch of a CBDC following the release of a discussion paper in March 2020.

Bank of England Official Balks at Shielding Banks Against Digital Currencies: Report

Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe says protecting bank business models is not BoE's responsibility.

ECB’s Lagarde Has ‘Hunch’ Digital Euro Will Launch in 2-4 Years

ECB President Christine Lagarde says the impetus for a central bank digital currency could come from the need to facilitate cross-border finance.

Bank of England Governor Wants Global Regulations as Stablecoins Pick Up Steam

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey wants coordinated global regulation around stablecoins as the payment method picks up steam.

Bank of England Building Payments Network to Support a Potential Digital Pound

CoinDesk has learned the Bank of England's new settlement system is being built so it can be forwards compatible with a digital currency.

Bank of England Considering a Central Bank Digital Currency, Governor Says

The U.K.'s central bank is discussing the possibility of launching a digital currency, perhaps in several years.

Bank of England: No Compromise on Our Principles for Any Future CBDC

The Bank of England will not budge on its design principles for any future CBDC.