The Bank of England Puts 200,000 on the Table for a Sample CBDC Wallet

The Bank of England is seeking a third-party supplier to develop a mobile wallet for central bank digital currency (CBDC).

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UK Finance sifts through commercial implications of Britcoin

The Bank of England (the Bank) and HM Treasury are currently considering whether the introduction of a UK retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) would be beneficial for the UK economy and the continued integrity of pound sterling in light of increasing use of digital money.

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'Britcoin': There isn't a 'convincing case' for a digital currency in the UK, House of Lords committee says

The committee warned that if virtual money was to be introduced in the UK, it could post significant risks to the financial system.

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Peers slam plans for a 'Britcoin' UK digital currency

The House of Lords economic affairs committee said plans for a digital currency could present challenges to privacy and financial stability.

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How likely is a Britcoin? The UKs Journey to a Central Bank Digital Currency

Now is as good a time as any to be thinking about the digital pound and whether the UK will introduce a CBDC in the near future.

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UK Treasury And Bank of England Starting to Sound Serious About Britcoin

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