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Bank of England official suggests digital pound may not be urgently needed

A Bank of England official, Breeden, has indicated that the digital pound may not be needed as quickly as previously thought.

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Central banks globally are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to modernize financial systems and maintain monetary sovereignty. The UK government and the Bank of England have been jointly investigating a potential digital pound, often referred to as 'Britcoin', to complement physical cash and existing digital payments.

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