Chavanette Advisors join the Digital Pound Foundation membership community
We are excited to announce the addition of Chavanette Advisors to the Digital Pound Foundation as Associate Members. Chavanette is a recognised thought leader in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), regulated stablecoins, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Chavanette collaborates closely with Central Banks, monetary authorities, commercial banks and private organisations to design, implement, and drive […]
Unlocking the Potential of Web3 in Financial Services | Poundcast Episode 18
In episode 18 of the Poundcast, we welcome Rita Martins, author of the book “Web3 in Financial Services: How Blockchain, Digital Assets and Crypto are Disrupting Traditional Finance”. Rita discusses her career journey from consulting roles at Accenture and HSBC to her current focus on blockchain technology in finance. During this episode, Rita elaborates on […]
BIS Release Results of Survey on CBDCs and Cryptocurrency
94% of central banks are actively exploring the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), and the results from an extensive survey performed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) involving 86 central banks highlights a significant increase in experiments and pilot programmes, particularly in advanced economies, with a notable rise in activity among […]
How Star Wars and Star Trek Got The Future of Money So Wrong! | Poundcast Episode 17
In episode 17 of the Poundcast, we are thrilled to host technologist and thought leader Dave Birch. With a rich background in secure communications and financial services, Dave shares his insights on the evolution of money from physical forms to digital assets. We delve into the historical context of money, discuss the role of digital […]
Insights from Ripple’s President: SEC Battles, Payment Innovations, and Stablecoins
In a recent episode of ‘The Scoop Podcast’ by The Block, Monica Long, President of Ripple, offered a detailed discussion about the strategic movements of Ripple, especially in relation to XRP and the company’s new venture into stablecoins. Monica Long elaborated on how the clarity obtained from last July’s U.S. court decision—which confirmed XRP is […]
IMF Paper Addresses Cross-Border Payments Benefits and Challenges Using CBDCs
As central banks worldwide continue to contemplate the issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDC), a recent paper from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), written by André Reslow, Gabriel Soderberg, and Natsuki Tsuda, explores the potential benefits and challenges of implementing retail CBDCs for cross-border payments. The paper emphasises the importance of factoring in cross-border […]
Stablecoins Coming to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, CEO Elizabeth Stark
Lightning Labs is making headway in introducing stablecoins to the Bitcoin network. This advancement comes through the utilisation of Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade, which was rolled out in late 2021. Elizabeth Stark, CEO of Lightning Labs, shared these insights during her presentation at FT Live’s Crypto and Digital Assets Summit in London. At the summit, Stark […]
Making CBDCs work for offline payments
Source: Quant In this article, we explore some of the key challenges associated with offline payments, why they must be an integral part of any central bank digital currency project and how to ensure that – while offline – they are secure and resilient enough to protect against cyberthreats and other financial crime. What are […]
The Social and Economic Benefits of a CBDC | Poundcast Episode 15
In Episode 15 of the Poundcast, we are joined by Simon Youel, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Positive Money, a key player in the realm of economic reform and an advocate for the responsible creation and distribution of money. As a recent addition to the DPF community, Positive Money brings a wealth of insights […]
Navigating the Future Stablecoin Market
Recorded live: 25 April 2024 According to CCData’s recent Stablecoins & CBDCs research report, stablecoin trading volumes on centralised exchanges rose 4.54% to $1.05tn in January 2024, reaching their highest level for 3 years. The market is rapidly expanding and also growing more complex with popular stablecoin features including not just stability but also security […]
