Ledger Insights: Tuesday February 07, 2023
The Bank of England and HM Treasury are launching a digital pound consultation with a potential CBDC by the end of this decade
TodayHM Treasuryand theBank of Englandare launching a consultation into a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) commonly referred to as adigital pound. Thats despite significant skepticism expressed during recent parliamentary hearings. In terms of timelines, following further technical research, a decision will be made around 2025 with a potential launch towards the end of this []
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