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.

Private Companies Could Play Role in Digital Currency Issuance, Bank of England Says

Analysts from the U.K.'s central bank said private currencies could work alongside any future CBDC initiative if they offered real utility.

Digital Pound Could Present ‘Challenges’ for UK, Says Mark Carney

The outgoing governor of the Bank of England highlighted the potential risks to monetary governance if a central bank digital currency were to be launched in the U.K.

‘Crucial’ for Central Banks to Consider Digital Currencies: Bank of England Exec

Governments need to research digital currencies so they can strike a balance with private issuers, said the BoE's chief cashier.

Speculation Undermines Crypto Prices and Utility, Says Bank of England Senior Economist

Speculation clogs up blockchains, making them harder to use and ultimately less valuable, a working paper suggests.

Bank of England’s Stablecoin Ruling Targets Financial Stability, Exec Says

Financial stability was a key factor in the Bank of England's decision to hold stablecoin payment systems to the same regulatory standards as existing payment chains.

6 Central Banks Form Digital Currency Use Case Working Group

The working group will pool research into CBDCs.