Bank of England starts assessing the potential of digital assets

Bank of England starts assessing the potential of digital assets
фото показано с : invezz.com

2021-7-2 22:05

The Bank of England has begun evaluating the potential of a central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC). A report unveiled this news on July 1, citing Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer of England, who shared his views on digital currencies in his Mansion House 2021 speech. Per Sunak, the country has been a pioneer in financial and it looks to spearhead the financial technology of this century.

In his speech, Sunak pointed out that the UK pioneered paper banknotes in the 17th century, introduced the first regulated stock exchange in the 19th century, and launched the first ATM in the 20th century. This places the UK at the forefront of financial innovation, a tradition that the country intends to maintain. Per Sunak, HM Treasury is looking to promote the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to become a FinTech leader.

According to him, the Treasury is planning to implement FinTech recommendations made by British entrepreneur, Ron Kalifa. These include amending the UK listing rules to make the country an attractive destination for Initial Public Offerings, improving tech visas to attract global talent, expanding the country’s FinTech workforce, and creating a regulatory FinTech scalebox to support FinTech startups. Additionally, Kalifa suggested that the UK should work toward becoming a Centre of Finance, Innovation, and Technology to bolster national coordination in the FinTech space, thus encouraging more growth.

Reforming the UK’s financial services space

Per Sunak, the Exchequer is also exploring the case for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) through the Bank of England. As for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, Sunak said the Treasury is consulting on modifications that will ensure their safe adoption. 

He added that they are closely monitoring key debates in FinTech, such as the potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in capital markets. While Sunak acknowledged new technology is powerful, he said it is vital to manage the impact it has on the UK economy and society. In so doing, Sunak believes the country’s financial future will be both ambitious and confident. 

Explaining the UK’s strategy in the race to spearhead financial innovation in the 21st century, Sunak said,

Over the next few years, we will implement a sweeping set of financial services reforms. Sharpening our competitive advantage in financial services, continuing to deliver for our communities and working internationally to set higher global standards.

Proud of the upcoming launch of the NS&I green savings bond in the country this September, Sunak said it would reaffirm the UK’s position as the best place in the world for green finance. 

The post Bank of England starts assessing the potential of digital assets appeared first on Invezz.

Similar to Notcoin - Blum - Airdrops In 2024

origin »

Digital Rupees (DRS) на Currencies.ru

$ 6.38E-5 (+0.00%)
Объем 24H $0
Изменеия 24h: 0.00 %, 7d: 0.00 %
Cегодня L: $6.38E-5 - H: $6.38E-5
Капитализация $32.611k Rank 99999
Доступно / Всего 510.803m DRS

england digital bank potential rishi exchequer chancellor

england digital → Результатов: 88


BoE Seeks Same Regulatory Oversight For Stablecoin As Fiat In Latest Discussion Paper

Discourse surrounding crypto assets and digital currencies are heating up, and the latest to air its view is the UK's Bank of England. Digital Money Fostering ‘Pertinent Questions’ In a discussion paper published on June 7, the Bank of England (BoE) gave its two cents about what it termed new forms of digital money, covering […] The post BoE Seeks Same Regulatory Oversight For Stablecoin As Fiat In Latest Discussion Paper first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

2021-6-7 21:15


BoE Governor says ‘Huge Enthusiasm’ Around Crypto Assets Has Him Feeling ‘Skeptical’

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey continues to share his concerns about digital currencies. This time, he is warning about the danger of “getting carried away” with financial innovation. “I don’t want to be seen as a Luddite,” Bailey said on Monday in response to questions in the Treasury Committee in Parliament.

2021-5-26 18:10


Фото:

The UK set to explore Britcoin, a Bank of England-backed CBDC

The United Kingdom is planning to test the practicability of a central bank-issued digital currency. A report unveiled this news on April 19, noting that the coin is named Britcoin. Reportedly, the Bank of England (BoE) joined hands with HM Treasury to form a task force to work on the Britcoin project, which aims to […] The post The UK set to explore Britcoin, a Bank of England-backed CBDC appeared first on Invezz.

2021-4-20 12:21


Bank Of England And HM Treasury Launch CBDC Task Force to Evaluate Opportunities & Risks

The booming cryptocurrency industry is forcing national banks to look towards fiat-backed digital currencies as a way of regaining back control of the financial system. Even as the outcry for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is becoming more and more pronounced, many world governments are gradually launching their own independent programs to meet this growing […] The post Bank Of England And HM Treasury Launch CBDC Task Force to Evaluate Opportunities & Risks first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

2021-4-20 20:24


BoE Gov: Public Interest Lies in Privacy, But Crypto’s Are Not A ‘Lasting Digital Currency’

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has no love lost for Bitcoin and believes the days of cryptocurrencies are numbered. Speaking on a panel about digital currencies at the Davos-based World Economic Forum on Monday, Bailey said, “Have we landed on what I would call the design, governance, and arrangements for what I might call a […] The post BoE Gov: Public Interest Lies in Privacy, But Crypto’s Are Not A ‘Lasting Digital Currency’ first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

2021-1-26 18:25


BoE Governor: A CBDC Would Need to Be ‘Very Carefully Designed’ to Overcome Challenges

The outgoing Bank of England (UK Central Bank) governor Mark Carney has reiterated his sentiments regarding a Central Bank Digital Currency. This was after the UK Central bank released a dossier touching on the CBDC that is supposed to store value and facilitate payments for both domestic and commercial transactions. The Outgoing Canadian is on […]

2020-3-13 22:19