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Bitcoin Bull Peter McCormack Slams Bank of England Andrew Bailey’s Narratives About Bitcoin

Bitcoin Bull Peter McCormack Slams Bank of England Andrew Bailey’s Narratives About Bitcoin

Bitcoin bull Peter McCormack has slammed the narratives of Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England (BOE) regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

Bank of England Reveals How Banks Can Adjust to Cryptocurrency Growth

Bank of England Reveals How Banks Can Adjust to Cryptocurrency Growth

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Jon Cunliffe has said that it is not the bank's job to protect commercial banks from the impact of cryptocurrencies.

Bank of England is Considering Developing a Central Bank Digital Currency Amid Surge in Crypto Popularity

Bank of England is Considering Developing a Central Bank Digital Currency Amid Surge in Crypto Popularity

The Bank of England has confirmed it is considering the development of its central bank digital currency (CBDC). The confirmation was made by the governor of the bank Andrew Bailey in a webinar session with college students.

Bank of England is for Stablecoin and CBDC, but Says ‘Bitcoin Has No Connection at All to Money’

Bank of England is for Stablecoin and CBDC, but Says ‘Bitcoin Has No Connection at All to Money’

The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, shared his views on Bitcoin and said that the cryptocurrency “had no connection at all to money.”

Bank of England Chooses Accenture To Rebuild UK Payment System

Bank of England Chooses Accenture To Rebuild UK Payment System

Accenture has won a tender with the UK’s central bank to assist in building the UK’s new RTGS (real-time gross settlement) service.

U.K. Central Bank and Treasury Believe Digital Pound is Needed

U.K. Central Bank and Treasury Believe Digital Pound is Needed

The Bank of England predicts a UK CBDC by 2030.

PayPal, Visa, Amazon Named as Core Members to Help Bank of England Work on Developing UK’s CBDC

PayPal, Visa, Amazon Named as Core Members to Help Bank of England Work on Developing UK’s CBDC

The Bank of England has announced the members of the technology and engagement forums, which will help the central bank coordinate exploratory work on a potential UK’s CBDC.

The UK is a step closer to launching a central bank digital currency

The UK is a step closer to launching a central bank digital currency

The Bank of England thinks crypto stablecoins and a central-bank-issued "digital pound" might coexist.

UK Treasury Drafting Private Stablecoin Regulations and Researching CBDC with BoE

UK Treasury Drafting Private Stablecoin Regulations and Researching CBDC with BoE

The United Kingdom’s Treasury Department has announced it is drafting private stablecoin regulation while it continues central bank digital currency (CBDC) research.

HSBC approves multi-million-pound bonuses for Silicon Valley Bank UK staff

HSBC approves multi-million-pound bonuses for Silicon Valley Bank UK staff

HSBC UK Bank, which acquired Silicon Valley Bank UK for just one pound, has reportedly approved multi-million-pound bonuses for its staff and senior executives. The bonus pool, totaling between £15m and £20m, was described as "modest" by insiders and was said to be in honor of previously agreed payments and to retain key staff.

The United Kingdom Tax Reform Council Launches Campaign Against Bank of England

The United Kingdom Tax Reform Council Launches Campaign Against Bank of England

UK Tax Reform Council and Bitcoin community worry over Bank of England's CBDC intentions.

BoE's Committee Recommends Taking a Closer Look on Crypto Regulation

BoE's Committee Recommends Taking a Closer Look on Crypto Regulation

In its latest Financial Stability Report, the Financial Planning Committee (FPC), an offshoot of the Bank of England has recommended pushing for an ‘enhanced’ regulatory framework.

UK Extends Stablecoin Regulation Consultation Period, Seeks Inclusive Feedback

UK Extends Stablecoin Regulation Consultation Period, Seeks Inclusive Feedback

The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority have extended the feedback deadline for stablecoin regulation to February 12, aiming for a comprehensive, inclusive regulatory framework.

UK lacks expertise for central bank digital currency

UK lacks expertise for central bank digital currency

UK is unlikely to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as the Bank of England lacks the necessary technical skills, according to Jon Cunliffe, the deputy governor. The BoE plans to partner with the private sector to test a digital pound in a simulated environment, with the aim of gaining the required expertise to develop a working prototype.

Ransomware Attacks Target English Football League, Data Withheld for $3.8 Million Bitcoin

Ransomware Attacks Target English Football League, Data Withheld for $3.8 Million Bitcoin

UK government report reveals cybercriminals are targeting English Football Clubs with ransomware attacks.

New England Revolution Teams Up with Chain as Official Blockchain and Web3 Sponsor

New England Revolution Teams Up with Chain as Official Blockchain and Web3 Sponsor

The National Football League (NFL) New England Patriots, and New England Revolution have chosen blockchain infrastructure company Chain as their official blockchain and Web3 sponsor, and said the partnership will go into effect.

Bank of England Solicits Funds to Enhance Crypto Crackdown

Bank of England Solicits Funds to Enhance Crypto Crackdown

The Bank of England, through the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), is looking to raise as much as £321 million ($419 million) from the commercial institutions as it is planning to shore up its regulatory efforts in the digital currency ecosystem.

Bank of England Outlines Framework for Regulating Crypto Assets

Bank of England Outlines Framework for Regulating Crypto Assets

The Bank of England has announced a notice outlining securities law requirements that apply to cryptocurrency trading and how they may be tailored for the crypto’s business model.

UK's Bank Regulator to Propose Rules for Digital Asset Issuance

UK's Bank Regulator to Propose Rules for Digital Asset Issuance

The Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) in the United Kingdom is set to propose rules for issuing and holding digital assets, according to Vicky Saporta, executive director of the Prudential Policy Directorate at the Bank of England. The rules will be developed in compliance with the Basel III rules and the Financial Services and Markets (FSM) bill currently being considered by Parliament.

Bank of England Tests DLT Settlement System

Bank of England Tests DLT Settlement System

The Bank of England and the BIS Innovation Hub London Center successfully tested a distributed ledger technology-powered settlements system through Project Meridian, which could be extended to other asset classes to reduce time, costs, and risks of transactions.

The Bank of England and the United Kingdom's Treasury are working on a digital asset

The Bank of England and the United Kingdom's Treasury are working on a digital asset

UK's finance minister said the Digital Pound's goal is to create a "trust, accessible, and easy-to-use" digital asset.

UK Advancing Towards a Digital Pound: Exploring CBDC Feasibility

UK Advancing Towards a Digital Pound: Exploring CBDC Feasibility

The UK's Bank of England (BoE) and HM Treasury are advancing into the second phase of exploring the feasibility of a digital pound, also known as "Britcoin." A final decision is yet to be made, with a focus on user privacy and coexistence with cash.

UK Announces the Launch of its CBDC Task Force

UK Announces the Launch of its CBDC Task Force

The UK has launched a CBDC task force where the Bank of England and the HM Treasury will collaborate to study CBDC.

Bank of England halts Silicon Valley Bank UK branch operations

Bank of England halts Silicon Valley Bank UK branch operations

The Bank of England has ordered the Silicon Valley Bank's UK branch to halt its operations as it has limited presence and no critical functions supporting the financial system. The bank will be placed into a Bank Insolvency Procedure, and eligible depositors will be paid out by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to the protected limit of £85,000, with the remaining assets and liabilities being managed by bank liquidators. UK venture capitalists and a nonprofit organization have expressed concern as several startups and investors have significant exposure to the SVB UK, including prominent blockchain VCs who have over $6 billion in assets at the bank.

Crypto Can Stir Radical Improvements in Financial Services: BoE Deputy Gov

Crypto Can Stir Radical Improvements in Financial Services: BoE Deputy Gov

Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Sir John Cunliffe has pointed out that cryptos are viable enough to push “radical improvements in financial services.”

Rising Use of Metaverse Could Pose Systemic Risk, Says Bank of England

Rising Use of Metaverse Could Pose Systemic Risk, Says Bank of England

Staffers at the Bank of England have announced that the rise of metaverse may cause a systemic risk to financial stability. The researchers said that would require strong consumer protection frameworks.

BOE Governor: Bitcoin and Trending Cryptocurrencies May not be Viable in the Future but Stablecoins Are the Exception

BOE Governor: Bitcoin and Trending Cryptocurrencies May not be Viable in the Future but Stablecoins Are the Exception

Speaking at the World Economic Forum, the Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey discussed how cryptocurrencies would fit in the current governance system.

British Farmer Attempted £1.4M Bitcoin Extortion from Tesco by Contaminating Baby Food

British Farmer Attempted £1.4M Bitcoin Extortion from Tesco by Contaminating Baby Food

Nigel Wright, a 45-year-old sheep farmer from Lincolnshire, England, has been accused of trying to extort Bitcoin worth £1.4 million, approximately $1.8 million, from retail giant Tesco. He made this blackmail to reveal the Tesco stores he had planted the contaminated baby food.

Six Central Banks Form Working Group to Assess Central Bank Digital Currencies

Six Central Banks Form Working Group to Assess Central Bank Digital Currencies

Six central banks around the world have come together to create a working group to share experiences on use cases on central bank digital currency (CBDC). With significant expertise in exploring digital currencies, these six central banks are the Bank of Canada, Bank of England, Bank of Japan, European Central bank, Sveriges Riksbank in Sweden, and the Swiss National Bank, and the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).

Central Banks to Cross-Examine Libra’s Founders in Switzerland

Central Banks to Cross-Examine Libra’s Founders in Switzerland

The European Central Bank (ECB) officials and 25 global central banks will be meeting with Libra’s founders to assess the project.

Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Trading Now Declared Illegal in Burundi

Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Trading Now Declared Illegal in Burundi

Burundi has banned Bitcoin and every other form of digital trading from its soil because it can no longer offer protection to persons with problems related to it.

Six Leading Central Banks to Brainstorm the Issuance of Digital Currencies in Mid-April

Six Leading Central Banks to Brainstorm the Issuance of Digital Currencies in Mid-April

The leaders of six major central banks are scheduled to meet in mid-April to conceptualize on creating their own digital currencies as they can be instrumental in substituting the digital yuan or Facebook’s Libra.

Sweden's Sveriges Riksbank Begins Testing Its Blockchain-Powered Central Bank Digital Currency

Sweden's Sveriges Riksbank Begins Testing Its Blockchain-Powered Central Bank Digital Currency

Sweden’s Riksbank announced that it had started testing an e-krona, taking one step closer to the release of a central bank digital currency.

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