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Digital pound

Jon Cunliffe (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
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Digital Pound Consultation Received Over 50,000 Responses, With Privacy a Major Concern
Many of the respondents outlined concerns around privacy, programmability and the decline of cash, Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of the Bank of England said.
Jon Cunliffe (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
By Camomile Shumba
Oct 27, 2023 at 12:04 p.m. UTC
Oct 27, 2023
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Bank of England (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
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Bank of England Wants Digital Pound Advisers as It Moves to CBDC Design Phase
The Bank of England is recruiting academics for its central bank digital currency engagement forum and asking stakeholders for more information.
Bank of England (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
By Camomile Shumba
Aug 9, 2023 at 4:53 p.m. UTC
Aug 9, 2023
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The Bank of England (Camomile Shumba / CoinDesk)
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Payments Platform Nuggets Working With Bank of England on Privacy Layer for Digital Pound
The BofE said in February that a digital pound was likely needed, but that it will not make a decision on issuing one until at least 2025.
The Bank of England (Camomile Shumba / CoinDesk)
By Camomile Shumba
Jul 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 5, 2023
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Some U.K. Lobbyists Argue Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable with Crypto
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Some U.K. Lobbyists Argue Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable with Crypto
Lobby groups and crypto companies in the U.K. are generally welcoming of the government's plans for a digital pound, but some of them believe the currency should be interopera...
Some U.K. Lobbyists Argue Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable with Crypto
By CoinDesk Staff
Jun 22, 2023 at 5:48 p.m. UTC
Jun 22, 2023
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British flag and code (Sean Gladwell / Getty Images)
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Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable With Crypto, UK Lobbyists Say
Stakeholders also want the Bank of England to consider tougher caps on individual digital pound holdings to prevent bank runs.
British flag and code (Sean Gladwell / Getty Images)
By Camomile Shumba
Jun 22, 2023 at 12:04 p.m. UTC
Jun 22, 2023
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UK Digital Pound Probably 5 Years Away: Millicent Labs Co-Founder
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UK Digital Pound Probably 5 Years Away: Millicent Labs Co-Founder
On the heels of Rishi Sunak becoming U.K.'s next prime minister, Millicent Labs co-founder Kene Ezeji-Okoye discusses the outlook for the country's digital pound and private s...
UK Digital Pound Probably 5 Years Away: Millicent Labs Co-Founder
By CoinDesk Inc
Oct 25, 2022 at 4:01 p.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2022
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Crypto-Friendly Rishi Sunak Appointed UK Prime Minister Following Truss Exit
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Crypto-Friendly Rishi Sunak Appointed UK Prime Minister Following Truss Exit
Rishi Sunak, who shepherded the U.K.’s new crypto ambitions during his time as finance minister, will be the country’s next prime minister following Liz Truss’ exit from offic...
Crypto-Friendly Rishi Sunak Appointed UK Prime Minister Following Truss Exit
By CoinDesk Inc
Oct 25, 2022 at 3:27 p.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2022
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