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BOE to assess whether issuing digital currency will boost stability
Published Sun, Mar 1, 2015 · 09:50 PM
London
THE Bank of England (BOE) will research whether issuing a digital currency such as Bitcoin would help it achieve its monetary policy, financial stability and regulatory goals.
The technology underlying existing digital currencies "may have considerable promise", the BOE said in a paper published on Wednesday. "This r…
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