Bank of England policy makers clash over digital pound design

The digital pound may use a centralized, conventional ledger, rather than distributed blockchain technology,

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Digital pound will be pseudonymous with a focus on privacy: BoE CBDC chief

Currently, the BOE and the Treasury are seeking feedback from the stakeholders and technology experts on the proposed design of its CBDC. The feedback is open until June 30.

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Digital Pound Should Be Interoperable with Crypto, U.K. Lobbyists Say

Stakeholders also want the Bank of England to consider tougher caps on individual digital pound holdings to prevent bank runs.

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UK Moves Closer to Crypto Laws with Parliaments Upper House Approval

The United Kingdom is getting closer to treating cryptocurrency as a regulated activity, with promotion of digital assets closely monitored.

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Bank of England-Backed Project: CBDCs Could Enable 'Programmability' for Money

The Project Rosalind software trial found that central bank digital currencies could enable smart contract-like features for transactions.

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BIS Innovation Hub Concludes Joint CBDC Experiment With BOE

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