CryptoSlate: Thursday January 25, 2024
The UK government is cautiously advancing its CBDC design with a primary focus on privacy and cash protection.
The U.K. government said it is proceeding cautiously with the design phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to a Jan. 25 response issued to the Treasury Committee. The Government emphasized that no final decision has been reached regarding the digital pound’s launch, adding that its officials are still exploring the feasibility and […]
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