Ledger Insights: Friday May 12, 2023
A Bank of England adviser has spoken about the potential for CBDC, including in a financial crisis when the "concern is real"
In normal times, the risk of disintermediation from introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) may be overstated, according to Carolyn Wilkins, an external member of the Financial Policy Committee at theBank of England. However, the concern is real when it comes to times of stress, she said. Many people are worried about CBDCs impact []
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CoinGeek: Wednesday November 06, 2024
At the Group of Thirty's 39th Annual International Banking Seminar, BoE Governor Andrew Bailey emphasized the need to modernize payment systems, particularly cross-border and wholesale payments.
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PYMNTS: Monday October 28, 2024
If commercial banks dont provide retail payments innovation, central banks should be prepared to offer a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC),
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Finextra: Monday October 28, 2024
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey has re-affirmed his support for a retail central bank digital currency, arguing that central banks are the "only game in town" as commercial banks lack the incentive to push for innovation.
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Bitcoin News: Monday October 28, 2024
The Bank of England cautions it could deploy a digital currency if commercial banks falter, signaling a potential upheaval in the future of money.
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CryptoSlate: Sunday October 27, 2024
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey believes there is a good case for wholesale CBDCs but is more cautious of retail CBDCs.
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OMFIF (the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum): Wednesday October 02, 2024
The Bank of England is currently in the design phase for a potential UK retail central bank digital currency: the digital pound.
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