
Digital pound offline payments 'challenging' - BofE
Offline payment functionality is technically feasible for a future digital pound but there are trade-offs that make it challenging, according to new Bank of England research.
Digital PoundBank of England Governor Andrew Bailey expressed skepticism about the role of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in financial stability, emphasizing that central banks must maintain control over monetary transmission through the banking system. Speaking at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in London on Feb. 11, Bailey reinforced that while financial markets […]
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Offline payment functionality is technically feasible for a future digital pound but there are trade-offs that make it challenging, according to new Bank of England research.
Digital PoundThe Digital Pound Foundation has become part of the umbrella of Innovate Finance, the industry body for UK fintech.
Digital PoundRecord hopes the BOE will abandon the project, which has already cost $30.5 million, and focus on its core responsibilities.
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