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Europe

Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Boost GDP, Bank of England Says

The Bank of England has released new research suggesting a central bank-issued digital currency could lead to an increase in GDP.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2016
Europe

Bank of England Explores Blockchain, Says Digital Currency is Far Off

The Bank of England is continuing to explore distributed ledger technology as part of a wider embrace of financial technology.

Business  ·  17 June 2016
UK

Researchers Propose Blockchain for Central Banks But Bank of England Not Involved

Researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency that puts a central bank in control of the network but retains a transparent ledger.

Tech  ·  15 March 2016
UK

Bank of England Official: Digital Currencies Could Impair Bank Lending

Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent discussed the possibility of central bank-issued digital currencies today.

Markets  ·  2 March 2016
Regulation

UK Parliament Considers Effects of Blockchain on Bank Solvency

A UK parliament discussion of a bill relating to financial services shows lawmakers are pondering the blockchain could affect bank solvency.

Markets  ·  15 February 2016
Europe

Bank of England Economist Joins Ledger Journal Editorial Board

Ledger, a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to cryptocurrencies, has added a Bank of England economist and researcher to its editorial board.

Markets  ·  2 February 2016
Payments

Bank of England to Explore Distributed Ledger Tech for Settlement

The Bank of England has said it will consider the impact of distributed ledgers as part of a plan to modernize the country’s settlement system.

Markets  ·  28 January 2016
UK

Bank of England Launches Search for Blockchain-Savvy Interns

The Bank of England has launched a blockchain challenge, offering the winning students the possibility of a six-week paid internship.

Business  ·  25 November 2015
Banking

Santander and UBS Discuss Blockchain at Bank of England Event

Investment bank UBS and Spanish megabank Santander discussed blockchain technology at the Bank of England's Open Forum event held in London today.

Business  ·  11 November 2015
Regulation

Bank of England Economist Proposes National Digital Currency

The Bank of England’s top economist has suggested that a digital currency based on bitcoin could alleviate monetary policy problems.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2015
Bank of England

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Macroeconomics Debated

Having recovered from the bad news fatigue that riddled the headlines last week, the mainstream media seems to have engaged in the bitcoin debate.

Markets  ·  27 February 2015
Banking

Bank of England: Digital Currencies Could Revolutionise Payments

A combination of digital currencies and mobile technology may reshape the payments landscape, according to a new Bank of England research report.

Business  ·  25 February 2015
Regulation

Bank of England: Bitcoin Could Disrupt UK Monetary Policy

A new Bank of England report explores the economic impact and the potential monetary risks of bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2014
Europe

Central Bankers Argue Digital Currency Requires Institutional Control

A new report suggests that central banks could one day integrate bitcoin's underlying technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 June 2014
Europe

Bank of England: Digital Currencies are Similar to Commodities

The Bank of England mentioned digital currencies in an article on the role of money in the modern economy.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 March 2014