Digital pound

Lobby groups and crypto companies in the U.K. are generally welcoming of the government's plans for a digital pound, but some of them believe the currency should be interoperable with crypto in order to be suitable for the future. "The Hash" panel weighs in on privacy concerns surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

22 jun 2023

On the heels of Rishi Sunak becoming U.K.'s next prime minister, Millicent Labs co-founder Kene Ezeji-Okoye discusses the outlook for the country's digital pound and private stablecoins. "U.K. digital pound is probably 4 to 5 years away before it sees the light of day," Ezeji-Okoye said, adding "We will see private stablecoins regulated here in the U.K. sooner rather than later."

25 oct 2022

Rishi Sunak, who shepherded the U.K.’s new crypto ambitions during his time as finance minister, will be the country’s next prime minister following Liz Truss’ exit from office last week. Millicent Labs co-founder Kene Ezeji-Okoye discusses the move and what this means for crypto. Plus, his outlook for a digital pound and private stablecoins.

25 oct 2022