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Andy Beill

Talking Point: Will you use the Bank of England’s proposed digital pound?

The proposed digital pound is intended to complement traditional cash

(Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Archive)

The Bank of England is looking into creating its own digital pound, which could be used to make online payments. Rather than a cryptocurrency, the model being considered is likely to be similar to stablecoins.

The Evening Standard’s Simon Hunt explains what that means.

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