UK Centre for Blockchain Technology partners with the Digital Pound Foundation

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Published: July 31, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the UK Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UK CBT) has partnered with the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF). UK CBT is the national hub for blockchain innovation and expertise in the UK. Its vision is to drive the development and deployment of blockchain technologies, fostering trust, collaboration and innovation.

The UK CBT and the DPF will collaborate on areas of mutual interest with a focus on sharing knowledge and research pertaining to new forms of digital money, including stablecoins and CBDCs. Within that field, the two organisations share a particular focus on blockchain-related innovation and supporting the development of practical experimentation and development of use cases. As part of these efforts, UK CBT will join the DPF’s use case working group.

Nikhil Vadgama, Director, UK CBT commented: “The partnership between the UK CBT and the DPF is built on a shared vision of advancing digital currency innovation and blockchain research. By combining UK CBT’s academic and research expertise with DPF’s industry-driven approach, we aim to foster a secure, transparent, and efficient digital currency ecosystem. This collaboration will not only drive educational and practical advancements but also position the UK as a global leader in fintech, benefiting businesses, consumers, and the broader economy”.

Michelle Brook, Membership and Community Manager, Digital Pound Foundation added: “We’re delighted to welcome UK CBT into the DPF community. Their leading academic expertise in blockchain technology complements our mission to promote the adoption of digital currency in the UK. This partnership will help us push for adoption and the development of real-world use cases”.

Interested in becoming a member of the Digital Pound Foundation? If you would like to learn more about DPF membership, and its many benefits and opportunities, please head over to our membership page, or reach out to Michelle Brook, Membership Community Manager, directly via email: membership@digitalpoundfoundation.com.

For more information about UK CBT, please visit: or email: f.pierangeli@ukcbt.org

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