Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes is optimistic about bitcoin’s future, citing recent interest rate cuts by central banks. He believes further rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank could expand the money supply and drive inflation. Hayes argues that while inflation may negatively impact some businesses, it would benefit…
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The Bank of England (BOE) is urging UK banks to expedite their digital payment solutions as cash use declines. The BOE’s recent paper highlights the need for innovations that allow direct payments from bank accounts, bypassing credit and debit cards, to save time and costs for consumers and retailers. The British central bank is developing…
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According to local media reports, the Reserve Bank of India has repatriated 100 tonnes of gold that was held in the vaults of the Bank of England. The operation, carried out in special circumstances due to the quantity of gold moved, may be repeated as India seeks to hold more gold domestically for logistical reasons…
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The Bank of England (BoE) and the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have commenced a consultation process regarding the draft guidance for their Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) for its distributed ledger technology (DLT) testing. Participants will be able to use the sandbox to test products and services based on distributed ledger technology by autumn…
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On January 25, the Bank of England (BoE) and HM Treasury published a response to the Consultation Paper regarding a ‘digital pound’ issued in February of 2023. The consultation paper sought the public’s feedback on introducing a UK central bank digital currency (CDBC). Is The UK Ready To Introduce Their CBDC? The BoE and HM…
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It’s not expected to come into force until 2025, but new publications from the FCA and BOE shed light on regulators’ thinking. A suite of documents was published in the United Kingdom on Nov. 6 that concern stablecoin regulation. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a discussion paper, as did the Bank of England (BOE).…
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Sir Jon Cunliffe looks at payment solutions of the past and future in his last speech as deputy governor of the BOE. The Federal Reserve Board continues to research a central bank digital currency (CBDC), or at least adjacent technologies, Vice Chair Michael Barr said on Oct. 27. He also touched on stablecoins at the…
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The incoming deputy governor of financial stability at the Bank of England (BoE) has said that crypto does not yet pose much of a risk to financial stability. During a hearing held by Parliament’s Treasury Committee, Sarah Breeden, set to assume her new role on November 1, discussed the value and risks associated with cryptocurrencies. Breeden emphasized the potential benefits…
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