CBDCs on the horizon: The current state of CBDC initiatives around the world
Source: Cointelegraph Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have long been a topic of contested discussion, having often been met with a predominantly negative response in the crypto community. However, despite the skepticism, CBDCs undeniably serve as a significant use case for blockchain technology. BDCs distributed through blockchain technology can provide cheaper, faster and possibly more […]
An Interview with Gilbert Verdian, Founder and CEO of Quant, about the prospect of a digital Pound
In the second of our member video series, we talk with Gilbert Verdian of Quant about his prospects of a digital Pound and why they chose to become a member of the Digital Pound Foundation. If you would like to learn more about Quant and explore some of Gilbert Verdian’s insights, be sure to visit […]
Bank of England and Quant share CBDC vision
Source: Quant During a panel session at the Financial Times Digital Assets Summit last week, the Bank of England’s director for central bank digital currency, Tom Mutton, and our CEO Gilbert Verdian shared their views on a digital pound and tackled questions from the audience about personal data privacy and interoperability. Joy Macknight, editor of The FT’s […]
Britcoin: BoE’s CBDC head says digital pound will have ‘very highest standards of privacy’
Source: City A.M. The Bank of England’s director of fintech batted away concerns that a digital pound would threaten privacy as he confirmed that it would not be exchangeable with cryptocurrencies as they currently exist. Speaking at the Financial Times’ Crypto and Digital Assets Conference, Tom Mutton – who is responsible for leading the CBDC […]
The Future of Central Bank Digital Currency
Source: Ripple As 2023 unfolds, the future of digital currencies backed by central banks is accelerating. According to a new report from Juniper Research, the global value of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will grow dramatically from $100 million today to $213 billion by 2030. Why is this high growth in CBDC adoption and use […]
Digital Pound Foundation expands board with appointment of two new members
The Digital Pound Foundation, an independent forum supporting the implementation of a well-designed digital Pound, is delighted to announce the expansion of its Board of Directors with the appointment of two new Board seats as it continues into its second year of full-time operations. Adding to the Board alongside Founding Members Susan Friedman (Ripple) and […]
Digital Pound Use Case Working Group: Progress Update #1
The Digital Pound Foundation’s Use Case Working Group has been making great progress since its formation and has brainstormed a wealth of possible digital Pound use cases, allowing us to group these into themes and start working on the next level of detail. The group, which consists of representatives from various DPF members including Electroneum, […]
DPF Response: HMT Consultation and call for evidence on the Future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets
A. Overview of Digital Pound Foundation The Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) is a not-for-profit membership organisation launched in 2021 to work with a variety of stakeholders and participants towards the implementation of a well-designed digital Pound, in both public and privately-issued forms, and an effective and diverse ecosystem for new forms of digital money. The […]
Digital Pound Foundation joins the Hyperledger Foundation as an Associate Member
We are pleased to announce that the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) has joined the Hyperledger Foundation as part of a group of 3 new Associate Members which includes the European Blockchain Association (EBA) along with DPF’s existing partners at the Digital Euro Association (DEA). To kick off their affiliation, the 3 new associate members, including […]
Regulation of Digital Assets in the UK
Source: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Speaker: Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director of Markets, and Executive Director of InternationalEvent: City Week 2023Delivered: 25 April 2023Note: This is a drafted speech and may differ from the delivered version Highlights How the bookworm has turned Have you ever noticed how something once alternative or niche suddenly becomes mainstream? Growing up in the 80s and […]