European Parliament - Digital Pound Foundation

EU Backs Plans for an EU-Wide Digital Wallet for Secure Online Authentication

The European Union has backed plans for a new EU-wide wallet, which would enable EU citizens to securely identify and authenticate themselves online without relying on third-party commercial services, addressing concerns related to trust, security, and privacy. The Digital Identity Wallet would be designed for voluntary use. Throughout the negotiation process, Members of the European […]

The digital euro: policy implications and perspectives

About the Foundation

Whilst most CBDC experiments have involved private sector technology providers, the overwhelming majority of these experiments, to date, have not involved participation from other private sector actors. The Digital Pound Foundation is unique in proposing a model whereby the public and private sectors can fully engage in the design, development and adoption of a digital Pound, thus contributing to its successful roll-out and helping drive forward the UK’s transition to a digital economy.

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Collaborate with other members through our various working groups, discussing and building concepts around use cases and payments, innovative approaches to privacy, identity, and sustainability, and addressing legal and regulatory concerns collaboratively. Join our events, both in-person and online, and participate across our panel discussions, roundtables, and webinars. Meanwhile, our audience is large and growing quickly, providing members with additional outlets to share and amplify their latest news and developments.