Bank of England
Bank of England Unveils CBDC Forum Members, Including Reps From Asos, PayPal and Spotify
The formation of two forums was announced in April to explore a potential UK CBDC that would exist alongside cash and bank deposits.
Bank of England to Intervene on Digital Currency ‘Programming’
“The Hash” panel discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications for the Bank of England reportedly telling its ministers to decide whether a central bank digital currency (CBDC) should be “programmable,” allowing the issuer to control the way the recipient spends it.
UK Parliament’s House of Lords Launches CBDC Inquiry
The deadline for responses on a possible U.K. central bank digital currency is mid-October.
Bank of England Warns of Crypto Spillover to Mainstream Markets
The BOE says growing interest in cryptoassets by institutional investors, banks and payments operators is a concern.
Bank of England: Any UK CBDC Will Be 'Tens of Thousands' Times More Efficient Than Bitcoin
The fintech lead at U.K.’s central bank urged eco-conscious citizens not to “throw the blockchain baby out with the bitcoin bathwater.”
Stablecoins, CBDCs Don't Present Inherent Risk to Financial Stability: Bank of England Executive Says
Christina Segal-Knowles played down concerns that the traditional banking model would be undermined.
Bank of England Releases Discussion Paper on Stablecoins, CBDC
The paper focuses on the effects of private stablecoins on the cost and availability of lending and the challenges for monetary policy.
‘Britcoin?’ Bank of England Official Says UK Will ‘Probably’ Launch a CBDC
The U.K.’s central bank is reportedly considering launching a digital currency, called “Britcoin,” to maintain citizens’ confidence in the availability of public money. “The Hash” panel debates the utility of CBDCs and the privacy implications of central bank digital currencies.
Bank of England Official: It's 'Probable' UK Will Launch a Digital Currency
Sir Jon Cunliffe expressed the concern that consumers may find stablecoins more attractive than bank offerings.
Bank of England and HM Treasury Launch Taskforce for UK CBDC
This is the first sign the Bank of England exploring the launch of a CBDC following the release of a discussion paper in March 2020.
