Why do we need a digital Pound? 

Why do we need a digital Pound?

What could a digital Pound offer to consumers that isn’t possible today? How are use cases important to its adoption? We explore this and more. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a form of digital money that is gaining attention amid the rise of various digital currencies, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenised commercial deposits. The […]

Policy drivers for a retail CBDC

Policy drivers for a retail CBDC

Source: Digital Bytes | Written by Jannah Patchay Executive Director and Policy Lead at the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) – a digital form of central bank-issued fiat currency – have seen an explosive growth in interest over the past four years.  At the start of 2023, 114 countries, representing 95% of […]

Fireblocks joins Digital Pound Foundation’s membership community 

Fireblocks joins Digital Pound Foundation’s membership community 

We are very pleased to announce the addition of Fireblocks to the Digital Pound Foundation’s membership community. Fireblocks joins the Foundation as a corporate member and will also take part in the Policy, Legal and Regulatory Working Group. Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on the blockchain, is […]