Ex-BoE economist: “no nearer to a digital pound being launched”

The Bank of England has already spent £24 million on the digital pound project Neil Record, a former BoE economist said the bank is “no nearer to a digital pound being launched” Record believes the project is more for the bank than the public A former Bank of England (BoE) economist has said there’s “no […]

Will Banks Survive? Bank of England Prepares to Launch CBDC if Innovation Stalls

The Bank of England cautions it could deploy a digital currency if commercial banks falter, signaling a potential upheaval in the future of money. Digital Payments Showdown: BOE Set to Roll Out CBDC if Banks Slip Behind Bank of England (BOE) Governor Andrew Bailey shared his outlook on the evolution of digital payments in a […]

BoE and FCA launch Digital Securities Sandbox to explore DLT

The DSS has the “potential to improve efficiency and reduce costs” in financial markets The sandbox will boost the UK’s position as a “vibrant financial centre” The DSS will operate until December 2028, but could be extended The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have launched a sandbox exploring new […]

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom as Central Banks Cut Interest Rates

Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes is optimistic about bitcoin’s future, citing recent interest rate cuts by central banks. He believes further rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank could expand the money supply and drive inflation. Hayes argues that while inflation may negatively impact some businesses, it would benefit […]