BoE deputy governor Jon Cunliffe compared a potential digital pound with iPhone’s Apple Store as it could “open a new frontier for people to improve
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UK banking regulator to propose crypto issuing, holding rules after Basel 3 finalized
The Bank of England Prudential Regulatory Authority will facilitate international economic growth under the Financial Services and Markets bill now in Parliament.
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Market Strategist Michael Wilkerson Believes US Inflation Could Rise to 12% by Year-End Despite Predictions of Decrease
While several market strategists and analysts expect U.S. inflation to drop considerably in 2023 compared with last year, Michael Wilkerson, founder of Stormwall Advisors, thinks
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UK think tank launches a crusade against ‘surveillance’ CBDCs
The Bank of England’s plans for a CBDC launch raises concern among UK Tax Reform Council and the broader Bitcoin community.
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UK’s digital pound would modernize payments but won’t replace cash: Minister
Finance minister Jeremy Hunt says the digital pound, or “Britcoin” would be issued and backed by the Bank of England, but won’t negate the use
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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.
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