Why do we need a digital Pound?
On 28th June 2023, the Digital Pound Foundation hosted an in-person roundtable consisting of a selection of our Use Case Working Group members and external participants. The purpose of the roundtable was to share some of the potential use cases we have been developing for the digital Pound and gather feedback from the external participants. […]
CBDCs & Privacy: Considerations for an International Landscape
Privacy, being a fundamental human right, holds significant importance in the investigation and development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Preliminary evidence suggests that the level of privacy associated with CBDC use will greatly influence the adoption and usage of CBDCs. Currently, there is a perceived tradeoff between safeguarding users’ privacy and ensuring compliance with […]
Innovating Britain: The Future of Fintech and Digital Currencies | Poundcast Episode 10
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 […]
The Great Crypto Debate: A Future Ecosystem of Digital Currencies in the UK
Hosted: 19 July 2023Location: London, UKNo. Attendees: 97 We had a tremendous turnout for last week’s event, “The Great Crypto Debate: A Future Ecosystem of Digital Currencies in the UK”. Following an inspiring keynote delivered by Chris Glennie (CMS), we had an incredibly dynamic and insightful panel discussion moderated by Joy Macknight (The Banker), featuring […]
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 […]
Demystifying the Digital Pound
The potential of a digital pound has garnered a lot of attention within UK payments, with much research, consultations, whitepapers and thought pieces being developed. However, with so much available it can be difficult to get to the core of the conversation and what it all means. What are the key opportunities presented by a […]
DPF Response to the Consultation on the digital Pound and accompanying Technology Working Paper
The Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) takes pleasure in responding to the Bank of England and HM Treasury’s (HMT’s) Consultation on a Digital Pound (the “Consultation”), and to the Bank of England’s accompanying Technology Working Paper on the digital pound. The DPF’s stated remit is to advocate for and support the implementation of a well-designed digital […]
