Attitudes to ‘Digital Pound’ under the microscope
The University of Manchester’s Centre for Financial Technology Studies, with support from the Digital Pound Foundation, has released a new report titled “Paths to Success for a Digital Pound: A Research Note on Consumer Attitudes to Adoption“. Authored by Andrew Buckley, Vasileios Karountzos, and Professor Markos Zachariadis, the report explores consumer perspectives on a Digital […]
Taiwan Central Bank Advances Research on CBDC with Emphasis on Public Consultation
The Central Bank of Taiwan has made significant strides in its research the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), culminating in the development of a prototype platform. Emphasising that the promotion of CBDC is not a global race, the central bank has announced plans to hold numerous public hearings and briefings in 2025 […]
Banque de France and HKMA to Collaborate on Wholesale CBDC and Tokenization Effort
Last week, the Banque de France (BDF) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) unveiled a significant partnership focused on the development of wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC). This collaboration represents the HKMA’s participation in the second phase of the European Central Bank (ECB)’s Eurosystem exploratory work. It marks a pivotal moment as the […]
DPF Summer Event (17 July 2024)
Details Location: London, United KingdomDate: Wednesday 17 July 2024Organised by: Digital Pound FoundationHosted by: CMS Description The Bank of England is actively exploring the introduction of a retail digital Pound Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). In the course of its public engagement, through discussions and consultations, privacy has emerged as a key concern from a wide […]
How Star Wars and Star Trek Got The Future of Money So Wrong! | Poundcast Episode 17
In episode 17 of the Poundcast, we are thrilled to host technologist and thought leader Dave Birch. With a rich background in secure communications and financial services, Dave shares his insights on the evolution of money from physical forms to digital assets. We delve into the historical context of money, discuss the role of digital […]
Driving growth in digital assets markets
Source: Quant Quant Founder and CEO, Gilbert Verdian, recently had an in-depth conversation with Dominic Hobson, the co-founder of Future of Finance. They delved into the opportunities, challenges, and threats related to accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets. There are many factors encouraging, shaping and, in some cases, preventing the emergence of large-scale, global digital […]
European Central Bank Advances Digital Euro Project with First Progress Report
The European Central Bank (ECB) recently published its first progress report on the digital euro, which is currently in its two-year preparation phase set to conclude by October 2025. The initiative aims to adapt central bank money to modern payment preferences and trends, enhancing Europe’s monetary sovereignty by providing a secure, accessible retail payment alternative […]
Parfin Unveils Rayls to Enhance Privacy in Brazil’s CBDC Drex
Parfin, a financial technology firm, has developed Rayls, a new blockchain system designed to bolster privacy for Brazil’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), drex. Rayls operates in a permissioned mode, requiring Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance for all accounts, while also integrating with public blockchains via Rayls Public Chain, an Ethereum layer two (L2) solution. […]
Swiss National Bank and SDX Extend Project Helvetia CBDC Project for Two More Years
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) have announced that they will extend their exploration of wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for an additional two years. This extension is a part of the ongoing Project Helvetia, which is now entering its third phase. The project aims to further integrate CBDCs […]
Global Counsel partners with the Digital Pound Foundation
We are delighted to announce that Global Counsel has become a strategic partner of the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF). Global Counsel is a global strategic advisory firm providing integrated consultancy services to clients working with policy change. Global Counsel and the DPF will collaborate on areas of overlapping interest across their policy and advocacy activities, […]
