BOE governor trashes crypto, stablecoins in favor of ‘enhanced digital money’
A retail CBDC or “enhanced” digital money would support the singleness of money and settlement finality, Andrew Bailey s...
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Digital pound will be pseudonymous with a focus on privacy: BoE CBDC chief
The underpinning technology for the UK CBDC could use a different ledger than the popular blockchain technology.
BoE fintech head says crypto doesn’t ‘fulfill any of the functions of money’
At a recent event, Tom Mutton, the Bank of England’s head of fintech, touted the privacy benefits of CBDCs while denounc...
UK is 'likely' to need digital currency, says BoE and Treasury: Report
The digital pound roadmap is reportedly set to be introduced next week, along with a joint public consultation.
BoE policy talk: DeFi had better implement good governance before it’s too late
An external member of the BoE policy committee looks at DeFi governance and regulation and lists measures the industry s...
BoE official compares current crypto market regulation to 'unsafe aeroplanes'
According to Jon Cunliffe, regulators needed to accelerate efforts to find a place for crypto in current frameworks base...
Crypto market volatility shows need for 'enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks' — BoE
The central bank said the growth of the crypto market did not pose an “immediate threat” to the United Kingdom’s financi...
China warns Bitcoin is heading to zero but BoE looks on the bright side
Official Chinese national news media outlet warns readers that Bitcoin could go to zero value in order to dissuade them...
Bitcoin too volatile to be adopted as legal tender, says BoE chief
The Bank of England promotes CBDCs as a “revolution of money,” while Brits are not really willing to use it.
BoE deputy gov: regulators should pursue crypto as a 'matter of urgency'
The central bank official spoke about the risks cryptocurrencies and stablecoins may pose when connected to traditional...
