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The experiment run by the Bank of England and the Bank for International Settlements shows it's possible to settle large synchronized transactions in central bank money, a report said.

By Sandali Handagama

Apr 19, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. UTC

Apr 19, 2023

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The Bank of England is reportedly hiring 30 people to develop a national digital currency. (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

Bank of England Targets 30-Strong Team for Digital Currency: Report

Among the positions available are digital pound security architect and digital pound solutions architect.

By Sheldon Reback

Apr 9, 2023 at 12:34 p.m. UTC

Apr 9, 2023

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UK Banking Regulator to Propose Rules on Issuing, Holding Crypto

The U.K. government recently released a consultation on regulating the industry and a potential central bank digital currency.

By Camomile Shumba

Feb 27, 2023 at 5:23 p.m. UTC

Feb 27, 2023

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The Bank of England has plans to regulate stablecoin issuers. (Robert Bye / Unsplash)

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

The deputy governor said FTX's collapse highlights the need for more oversight of digital assets.

By Camomile Shumba Sandali Handagama

Nov 21, 2022 at 11:50 a.m. UTC

Nov 21, 2022

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Week in Review: BOE Hikes Interest Rate, ECB to Reduce Crisis-Era Stimulus, Only 10% of Bitcoin Left to Mine

Taking a look at this past week’s stories making waves in the cryptocurrency space: The Bank of England (BOE) delivering a surprise interest rate hike, the European Central Bank (ECB) announcing an end to the crisis-era asset purchase program, and bitcoin officially surpassing 90% of its available supply.

By CoinDesk Staff

Dec 17, 2021 at 9:12 p.m. UTC

Dec 17, 2021

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