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BoE publishes design note on the blueprint framework for a potential digital pound

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Published on: 14 January 2025

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LNB News 14/01/2025

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Issue Date: 14 January 2025

Published Date: 14 January 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Bank of England (BoE) has published a design note on the blueprint framework for a potential digital pound. The design note identifies key components the BoE and HM Treasury (HMT) will explore in developing a blueprint of the proposed model and design of a potential digital pound and will form the basis for assessing the benefits and costs. The BoE welcomes feedback on the considerations set out in the design note.

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