PYMNTS: Thursday January 25, 2024
A report by the Bank of England and the British Treasury says a CBDC would not replace cash, and the country would need legislation to protect CBDC user privacy.
The Bank of England and the British Treasury remain undecided on the digital pound. But a new report by the two institutions makes two things clear: a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would not replace cash, and the country would need legislation to protect CBDC user privacy. We are at an exciting time of innovation […]
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Finextra: Monday August 17, 2026
Digital Pound
CoinTelegraph: Wednesday August 12, 2026
The Bank of Englands Digital Pound Lab is testing how stablecoins and a potential digital pound could work together in cross-border trade payments.
Digital Pound
CoinTelegraph: Wednesday July 08, 2026
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey reportedly said Nigel Farages lobbying did not influence the central banks digital pound policy.
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CryptoSlate: Friday July 03, 2026
Farage complaint puts the UK digital pound debate under scrutiny as questions over donor influence and CBDC policy intensify.
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Finextra: Wednesday March 11, 2026
Digital Pound
CryptoSlate: Monday March 02, 2026
Revolut will trial a pound stablecoin in the UK, putting stablecoins in front of the 12 million users it has in the country.
Digital Pound