UK CBDC "Likely"

in crypto •  2 years ago 

Surely, "inevitable".

Bank Of England, UK Treasury Support ‘Digital Pound’ Project, Say UK Likely To Need CBDC

“On the basis of our work to date, the Bank of England and UK Treasury judge that it is likely a digital pound will be needed in the future,” said the governor and chancellor in a consultation report presented to The Telegraph by anonymous sources.

According to The Telegraph, the Bank of England and the UK Treasury will go public with their stance next week, rolling out a roadmap that will lead to the successful introduction of the “digital pound” to the UK economy by 2030.

Central bank digital currencies: Lords Economic Affairs Committee report (Published Monday, 30 January, 2023).

The committee acknowledged that a UK CBDC “could spur innovation and competition” in payment services. It said it could lead to a reduction in fees currently charged by payment processing firms, which could be passed on to consumers. However, the committee stated that “few other significant potential advantages for UK consumers were predicted” by those who had given evidence to the committee.

They were hiding their real reasons.

state surveillance of people’s spending choices

an increase in central bank power without sufficient scrutiny

The [Bank of England] response stated that articulating a “use case” for a CBDC was a central part of the BoE’s exploratory work and it would be included in the forthcoming consultation. It said that the taskforce was exploring how a CBDC could provide:

Resilient and responsive public infrastructure with which the private sector can innovate in order to most efficiently and effectively meet user needs in a dynamic payments landscape.

Does that mean anything at all? It just says they haven't as yet fine-tuned their propaganda message. Yes, Minister.

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UK Crypto Firms and Regulator Blame Each Other for Industry Exodus

Firms that tried, and failed, to register with the Financial Conduct Authority cite delays and poor feedback. The regulator says it rejected applications for failing to meet requirements.

Can one be a departure hub!?

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UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval

This is how you cripple the kinds of innovations you don't want! Just make crypto corps the same as other fincorps.

here's the advice: https://www.fca.org.uk/cryptoassets-aml-ctf-regime/feedback-good-poor-quality-applications

It's all about AML/CTF - similar albatross like the ESG rules - all to make it very expensive to run any business, unless you are already huge . Never mind going to the Moon when you can barely take-off!

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The Lords can, at times, be a thorn in the side of the commoners! lol
New series of Yes, Minister would be far too un-woke.