
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 PoundUK citizens fear surveillance and financial stability risk associated with a government-issued digital currency. A recent survey by the Bank of England and the His Majestys Treasury dented ambitions to introduce a central bank digital currency. CBDC Surveillance Question Still Up For Grabs: UK Survey A survey of 50,000 UK citizens revealed concerns about surveillance […]
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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.
Digital PoundInnovate Finance, the industry body for UK FinTech, and the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) have officially joined forces today.
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