CryptoSlate: Thursday January 25, 2024

UK government treads carefully on digital pound, prioritizing privacy and cash access

The UK government is cautiously advancing its CBDC design with a primary focus on privacy and cash protection.

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PYMNTS: Thursday January 25, 2024

UK Treasury: Privacy Is Paramount in Digital Pound Decision

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.

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Decrypt: Thursday January 25, 2024

'Britcoin' CBDC Not Ready Yet, Says Bank of England

British policy makers are still undecided on a digital pounddubbed "Britcoin"following a central bank digital currency (CBDC) consultation.

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Evening Standard: Thursday January 25, 2024

Digital pound launch undecided amid privacy concerns, says Bank of England

The Bank and the Treasury launched a consultation in February last year over the so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).

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Ledger Insights: Thursday January 25, 2024

Digital pound design to run until at least 2025. Consultation shows CBDC privacy concerns

The results of the digital pound consultation reinforce concerns around CBDC privacy. The design phase will run until at leat 2025

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CryptoSlate: Monday December 04, 2023

UK Treasury fears retail digital pound would cause bank run due to easy access

UK lawmakers have strongly advised the authorities to weight the benefits and risks of a digital pound before implementation.

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