‘Britcoin?’ Bank of England Official Says UK Will ‘Probably’ Launch a CBDC

Name: ‘Britcoin?’ Bank of England Official Says UK Will ‘Probably’ Launch a CBDC
Uploaded: 2021-05-14T23:42:22Z
Duration: 5 min 309 s
Description: The U.K.’s central bank is reportedly considering launching a digital currency, called “Britcoin,” to maintain citizens’ confidence in the availability of public money. “The Hash” panel debates the utility of CBDCs and the privacy implications of central bank digital currencies.

May 14, 2021

The U.K.’s central bank is reportedly considering launching a digital currency, called “Britcoin,” to maintain citizens’ confidence in the availability of public money.

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