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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