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UK Central Bank Says New Payments System Will Be Blockchain Friendly

The Bank of England confirmed it is going to update its Real-Time Gross Settlement system to potentially interact with blockchain-based forms.

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Bank of England Warns Finance Firms Over Crypto Risks

A Bank of England official has warned banks and other financial firms about exposure to cryptocurrency-related assets in a letter.

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Central Banks Will Jump-Start the Decentralization of Money

While the thought may disappoint cypherpunks, the first step of a transition toward a true "money of the people" will be implemented by central banks.

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Bank of England Eyes Private Blockchain Oversight

The Bank of England is examining how to maintain data privacy over a DLT network while still allowing a regulatory window into transactions.

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Bank of England to Test DLT Use in New Settlement System

The Bank of England has launched a proof of concept that will explore DLT-compatibility with its real time gross settlement service.

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UK Government Announces New Cryptocurrency Research Effort

The U.K. government will launch new research aimed to explore the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, a minister has said.

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Carney On Eve of G20: Cryptos Don't Pose Risks to Financial Stability

A group of central bank regulators and government ministers said Sunday that cryptocurrencies don't pose a risk to global financial stability.

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UK Central Bank to Clamp Down on Crypto Money Laundering

The head of the Bank of England has said that the institution will step up its efforts to combat cryptocurrency money laundering.

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Bank of England Has 'No Plans' to Launch Cryptocurrency

The Bank of England has dropped plans to launch its own digital currency amid concerns about its impact on the financial system.

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UK Central Bank Mulls Cryptocurrency Linked To Pounds Sterling

A research unit at the Bank of England is reportedly investigating the introduction of a cryptocurrency linked to the British pound.

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