The Evolution of Finance: The Role of Digital Settlement Assets in Transforming Financial Markets
REGISTER TO ATTEND In this webinar, our panellists will discuss the role of wholesale settlement assets in the financial services ecosystem, looking at questions such as: Confirmed panellists include: REGISTER TO ATTEND
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 […]
Poundcast Episode 10: Innovating Britain – The Future of Fintech and Digital Currencies, with Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond MBE
Please note this episode was recorded before the ETD bill gained its royal assent. In episode 10, Poundcast’s host Jannah Patchay is having a conversation with Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond MBE regarding the UK’s leading role in the areas of innovation, fintech, and the emerging digital economy. They discuss recent changes in UK legislation […]
CMS joins Digital Pound Foundation and will Co-Lead Policy, Legal and Regulatory Working Group
We are pleased to announce the addition of CMS to the Digital Pound Foundation’s (DPF’s) membership community. With 79 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, CMS is a full service law firm which offers deep local market understanding with a global perspective. The firm has built a particular specialism in digital currencies […]
An Interview with Susan Friedman, Head of Policy at Ripple, about the digital Pound
In the third of our member video series, we talk with Susan Friedman of Ripple about the potential benefits of a digital Pound, what frameworks might need to be put into place for CBDCs not only in the UK but globally, and why Ripple chose to become a member of the Digital Pound Foundation. Are […]
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
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 […]
DPF Response to the Consultation on the digital Pound and accompanying Technology Working Paper
A. Overview of the Digital Pound Foundation The Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) is a not-for-profit organisation that was incorporated on 22 June 2021 to work with a variety of stakeholders and participants towards the implementation of a well-designed digital Pound, in both publicly and privately issued forms, and an effective, diverse and competitive ecosystem for […]
Poundcast Episode 9: The nature of money – the role of currency in the digital era, with Kene Ezeji-Okoye of Millicent Labs
In episode 9, our host Jannah Patchay speaks to Kene Ezeji-Okoye, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Millicent Labs. In this episode, Jannah and Kene discuss the rise of digital currencies in the context of digital fiat, how central banks reacted to the advent of stablecoins and in particular the potential threat posed by Facebook’s Libra / […]
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 […]