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The Bank of England is continuing to explore distributed ledger technology as part of a wider embrace of financial technology.

By Ian DeMartinoJun 17, 2016

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Researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency that puts a central bank in control of the network but retains a transparent ledger.

By Stan HigginsMar 15, 2016

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Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent discussed the possibility of central bank-issued digital currencies today.

By Stan HigginsMar 2, 2016

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A UK parliament discussion of a bill relating to financial services shows lawmakers are pondering the blockchain could affect bank solvency.

By Pete RizzoFeb 15, 2016

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Ledger, a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to cryptocurrencies, has added a Bank of England economist and researcher to its editorial board.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 2, 2016

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The Bank of England has said it will consider the impact of distributed ledgers as part of a plan to modernize the country’s settlement system.

By Pete RizzoJan 28, 2016

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The Bank of England has launched a blockchain challenge, offering the winning students the possibility of a six-week paid internship.

By Yessi Bello PerezNov 25, 2015

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Investment bank UBS and Spanish megabank Santander discussed blockchain technology at the Bank of England's Open Forum event held in London today.

By Yessi Bello PerezNov 11, 2015

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The Bank of England’s top economist has suggested that a digital currency based on bitcoin could alleviate monetary policy problems.

By Stan HigginsSep 18, 2015

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Having recovered from the bad news fatigue that riddled the headlines last week, the mainstream media seems to have engaged in the bitcoin debate.

By Yessi Bello PerezFeb 27, 2015