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Commercial stablecoin issuance – Part II: Risks and long-term vision

Source: Quant Banks around the world – including some well-known global brands – have begun issuing their own digital currency known as commercial stablecoins. In part II of our use case, we consider some of the risks involved and outline a longer-term vision. Understand the risksAs we outlined in part I, there are plenty of benefits […]

Commercial stablecoin issuance – Part I: Considerations and benefits

Source: Quant Banks around the world – including some well-known global brands – have begun issuing their own digital currency known as commercial stablecoins. The benefits are significant but it’s not all plain sailing: there are a variety of factors to consider before implementing. Not to be confused with algorithmic stablecoins, commercial stablecoins are a […]

A sound regulatory approach for digital assets

Original Source: Quant Over the last five years, investment in cryptocurrency increased from $100 billion to a market cap of $3 trillion in November 2021. During that time, crypto went mainstream. In the UK, ads for crypto exchanges popped up on the underground, billboards and sports stadiums. Consumers were attracted to this new, high-performing asset […]

Are central banks thinking radically enough about CBDCs?

The case for commercial stablecoins

How the Bank of England can reap the benefits of a digital currency

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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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