Crypto Asset and Stablecoin Regulation in the UK: Past, Present and Future | Poundcast Episode 16
In Episode 16 of the Poundcast, we are joined Laura Navaratnam to explore the evolving landscape of crypto asset regulation in the UK. Laura is the UK Policy Lead at the Crypto Council for Innovation and previously spent seven years at the UK Financial Conduct Authority in a variety of leadership roles. In this episode, […]
Functional needs for personal data within a payments system
1. Purpose of this paper This paper is intended to provide a high-level framework of personal data types and functional uses of personal data within the ecosystem of a payments system. Its objective is to facilitate discussions on privacy in the context of a digital Pound by enabling consistent terminology. Some functional elements described in […]
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 […]
Claire Conby joins Digital Pound Foundation’s Board of Directors as it enters next phase of growth
The Digital Pound Foundation is delighted to announce the expansion of its Board of Directors with the appointment of Claire Conby as an Executive Director. Claire joins the board with immediate effect alongside existing Directors Jannah Patchay (Markets Evolution) and Andrew Whitworth (Ripple), and Non-Executive Director and payments industry expert, Phil Kenworthy. With her focus […]
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 […]
Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) partners with the Digital Pound Foundation
We are pleased to announce that Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) has joined the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) as a strategic partner. GBBC is the largest leading industry association for the blockchain technology and digital assets community. Launched in Davos in 2017 as a Swiss-based non-profit, GBBC has more than 500 institutional members, and 301 […]
KodeLab joins the Digital Pound Foundation as an Associate Member
We are pleased to announce the addition of KodeLab to the Digital Pound Foundation’s membership community. They join the Foundation as an Associate Member. KodeLab is a full service consultancy specialising in digital assets, blockchain and AI. They also have a technology product suite enabling business end-users to instantly unlock ultra-flexible credit/liquidity in their properties […]
Millicent Labs joins the Digital Pound Foundation as an Associate Member
We are pleased to announce the addition of Millicent Labs to the Digital Pound Foundation’s (DPF) membership community. Millicent Labs joins the Foundation as an Associate Member and will also take part in the Policy Legal and Regulatory Working Group. Millicent is an open blockchain ecosystem dedicated to creating more equitable and efficient financial systems […]
ClearBank joins the Digital Pound Foundation as an Associate Member
We are very pleased to announce the addition of ClearBank to the Digital Pound Foundation’s membership community. ClearBank joins the Foundation as an Associate Member and will take part in the Identity & Privacy and Policy, Legal & Regulatory Working Groups. As a technology-enabled clearing bank, ClearBank enables its partners to offer real-time payment and […]
Exploring the Future of Digital Currency in Africa | Poundcast Episode 14
In Episode 14 of the Poundcast, we delve into the dynamic world of African digital currency with Adedeji Owonibi, Founder and CEO at Convexity. Adedeji shares his expertise on the developments in the Nigerian CBDC and stablecoin space, shedding light on initiatives like the eNaira and the African Stablecoin Consortium. He discusses the vision behind […]
