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Fungibility and Interoperability in the Digital Money Ecosystem

In this joint webinar co-hosted by the Digital Euro Association and the Digital Pound Foundation, as part of a series of partnership collaborations, we explore the concepts of fungibility and interoperability, how they interrelate, and why they are important considerations for the future of new forms of digital money in any jurisdiction. Fungibility is not […]

CBDCs on the rise: public policy motivations under the microscope

Original Source: Global Government Fintech Global Government Fintech Lab: Panel Session Five The Global Government Fintech Lab 2022’s fifth panel session explored the public policy considerations behind the mounting interest in central bank digital currencies Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are an increasingly prominent topic for government authorities worldwide. The fifth (and final) session of […]

Ripple launches CBDC innovate challenge

Iran to launch consumer CBDC pilot in September

Digital Currencies and the Future of Money | Poundcast Episode 1

Description In episode 1, podcast host Jannah Patchay, Policy Lead and one of the originating members of the Digital Pound Foundation is in conversation with Lee McNabb, Payments Strategy Lead at NatWest. In this introductory episode, Jannah and Lee discuss some of the key questions often asked about digital currency such as: What is a […]

Qatar Central Bank working to issue digital currency: Governor

As crypto evolves, how should Banks approach CBDCs & stablecoins?

Israel trials CBDC blockchain solution that enables privacy

Using CBDCs across borders: lessons from practical experiments

Bank of Israel still unsure on digital shekel but garners public support

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Whilst most CBDC experiments have involved private sector technology providers, the overwhelming majority of these experiments, to date, have not involved participation from other private sector actors. The Digital Pound Foundation is unique in proposing a model whereby the public and private sectors can fully engage in the design, development and adoption of a digital Pound, thus contributing to its successful roll-out and helping drive forward the UK’s transition to a digital economy.

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Collaborate with other members through our various working groups, discussing and building concepts around use cases and payments, innovative approaches to privacy, identity, and sustainability, and addressing legal and regulatory concerns collaboratively. Join our events, both in-person and online, and participate across our panel discussions, roundtables, and webinars. Meanwhile, our audience is large and growing quickly, providing members with additional outlets to share and amplify their latest news and developments.