Exploring the Potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies in Africa
Source: Ripple (This post was originally published in 2022 and has been updated as of May 2024) A few reasons for the aforementioned financial exclusion include cost barriers to opening an account, high remittance fees, a lack of identifying documentation, limited access to physical bank branches, and an economy that still largely operates on cash. […]
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 […]
Quant, HSBC, R3, Visa, among 13 others chosen by UK Finance to join next prototype phase
UK Finance has unveiled plans for a new phase of experimentation within the UK Regulated Liability Network (RLN), involving eleven of its member institutions. The RLN initiative aims to establish a versatile ‘platform for innovation’ accommodating various forms of currency, including traditional commercial bank deposits and tokenized equivalents. By fostering collaboration among multiple stakeholders in […]
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 […]
South Africa Plans to Embrace Digital Payments and Blockchain for Greater Financial Inclusion
South Africa’s latest annual budget unveils a strategic plan by the treasury to enhance digital payment adoption. This initiative includes a thorough evaluation of stablecoins and blockchain technology, aiming to enrich the lives of marginalized communities. The 2024 budget review underscores the urgency of structural reforms and the improvement of public financial management, with a […]
Digital Currency Glossary
Foreword This glossary has been produced by UK Finance, The Payments Association, Digital Pound Foundation, TheCityUK, Innovate Finance and City of London Corporation, and supported by CryptoUK, CMS, Clifford Chance, Greengage, Cummings Pepperdine and The Realization Group. This glossary is also available in PDF format – click here to download a print-friendly copy. Digital currencies […]
Digital Pound Foundation joins forces with industry bodies to launch the Digital Currency Glossary, fostering better education on key terms
The Digital Pound Foundation is pleased to be part of launching a new educational tool – the Digital Currency Glossary – which has been developed in collaboration with leading industry bodies and firms including Innovate Finance, TheCityUK, City of London Corporation, UK Finance, The Payments Association, CryptoUK, Clifford Chance, CMS, The Realization Group, Greengage, and […]
Bank of England Museum to Debut King Charles III Bank Notes and Showcase ‘The Future of Money’
The Bank of England Museum’s upcoming exhibition, set to open on 28th February, will showcase the newly minted banknotes featuring King Charles III. This display marks the public’s first glimpse of the notes before they are circulated later in the year. Beyond the new banknotes, the exhibition, aptly titled ‘The Future of Money,’ will delve […]
BIS Outlines Six New Projects Focussed on Tokenization, AI and Big Data, Privacy and Security, and Environmental Sustainability
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has outlined its 2024 work programme, introducing six new projects focusing on digital financial technologies. These projects aim to address various challenges in the financial sector, including security and environmental sustainability. The upcoming projects in the 2024 agenda include: Cecilia Skingsley, Head of the BIS Innovation Hub, commented on […]
Blockchain in 2024: The year of institutional adoption
The following article was written by Gilbert Verdian, Founder and CEO of Quant – a member of the Digital Pound Foundation. This article first appeared on their website. In this article, Gilbert Verdian identifies and interprets some of the most significant blockchain trends for 2024 (CBDC, programmable payments, regulation, interoperability) and explores the profound impact […]
