Payment Systems Consultancy Joins the Digital Pound Foundation

We are very pleased to announce the addition of Payment Systems Consultancy to the Digital Pound Foundation’s membership community. Its founder, Phil Kenworthy, a former Chief Executive of CHAPS and member of the UK Access to Cash Panel, has already been a valuable contributor to the DPF’s work over the past three years in his […]
Response to DP24/4 – Regulating cryptoassets: Admissions & Disclosures and Market Abuse Regime (“the Discussion Paper”)

The DPF welcomes the opportunity to share our members’ views on and recommendations for the Discussion Paper, produced with advisory support from CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP. The DPF, an Innovate Finance programme since completing a merger in February 2025, is a member-led forum supporting the introduction of a well-designed digital Pound in both […]
Nottingham Business School Partners with the Digital Pound Foundation

We are pleased to announce that the Nottingham Business School (NBS) has joined the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) as a partner. NBS collaborates with universities and commercial partners globally to deliver leading research and innovative solutions that positively impact communities worldwide. Through its Centre for Finance, Technology, and Society, as well as its Accounting and […]
FCA-registered cryptoasset firm tokenised GBP joins the Digital Pound Foundation’s membership community

As one of the few FCA-registered cryptoasset firms in the UK, BCP Technologies Ltd has been a leading exchange for the past seven years. The company operates BCP.Markets (ex BitcoinPoint), a trading platform for Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and stablecoins (USD, EUR, and more), while also serving as a liquidity provider for stablecoin minting. BCP Technologies […]
DPF Response to the FCA/PSR “Big Tech and Digital Wallets” Call for information

The Digital Pound Foundation welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Call for Information on Big Tech and Digital Wallets from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payments Systems Regulator (PSR). Our full response is available to read below. Alternatively, you can download a PDF copy of the full submission here. 1. Overview of the […]
The Future of Money in the UK – Digital Pound Progress Explained

The Bank of England and HM Treasury are actively exploring the feasibility of a digital Pound CBDC, envisioned as a digital complement to physical cash. This initiative aims to provide households and businesses with a trusted, uniform, and accessible payment method in an increasingly digital economy. While the project promises to foster innovation and support […]
UK’s cash machine network LINK joins the Digital Pound Foundation’s membership community

We are excited to announce the addition of LINK, which manages the UK’s cash machine (ATM) network, to the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) as Associate Members. LINK works in the public interest to connect a reliable ATM network to every major bank and building society. As digital payments become more dominant cash is still a […]
What is the Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab?

The Digital Pound Lab, announced on 14 January 2024, is a critical component of the Bank of England’s exploration into the feasibility of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). It serves as a technology sandbox environment, designed to facilitate innovation, experimentation, and collaboration between public and private sector participants. The Lab plays a pivotal role […]
Merchant Advisory Group and the Digital Pound Foundation Join Forces in New Partnership to Drive Innovation in Digital Payments

The Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG), a strategic alliance aimed at advancing innovation and fostering positive change within the digital payments industry. The collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both organisations to drive forward-thinking solutions that serve the interests of merchants and the broader […]
NOBO Joins the Digital Pound Foundation to Help Drive Change in Financial Services Across Europe and Africa

We are excited to announce the addition of NOBO, a fintech that is reducing friction in financial services across Europe and Africa with blockchain and open banking, to the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) as Associate Members. NOBO’s mission is to provide seamless, secure, and efficient financial services through innovative technology solutions. By leveraging blockchain, integrating […]