Ledger Insights: Friday May 12, 2023
A Bank of England adviser has spoken about the potential for CBDC, including in a financial crisis when the "concern is real"
CBDC
Central Bank Digital Currency
CoinTelegraph: Tuesday May 09, 2023
The Bank of Englands head of fintech recently claimed the digital pound would feature the highest standards for privacy; however, he also stated that anonymity was a policy problem for cryptocurrencies that shouldnt be allowed to continue.
CBDC
Finextra: Friday May 05, 2023
The Digital Pound Foundation, an independent forum supporting the implementation of a well-designed digital Pound, is delighted to announce the expansion of its Board of Directors with the appointment of two new Board seats as it continues into its second year of full-time operations.
Digital Pound
CoinGeek: Thursday April 13, 2023
Bank of England is ramping up its central bank digital currency efforts and hiring developers, security architects, and more despite not officially committing to its Britcoin efforts.
Britcoin
Central Bank Digital Currency
CoinDesk: Wednesday April 12, 2023
The central bank governor also said regulators can't rule out central bank digital currencies as the U.K. explores a digital pound.
Central Bank Digital Currencies
Finextra: Tuesday April 11, 2023
The Bank of England has opened recruitment for staff to oversee the development of its proposed central bank digital currency.
Britcoin
Central Bank Digital Currency