RSCoin
ResearchUnited Kingdom
Central Bank(s)
Bank of England
Announcement Year
2015
Status
Research
Retail/Wholesale
Retail
The architecture of the CBDC is currently undecided. The BOE is still exploring the tradeoffs between a direct model and a hybrid model, but according to the latest discussion paper, is leaning towards a hybrid model.
The BoE was one of the first central banks to initiate research into CBDCs with its February 2015 "One Bank Research Agenda" discussion paper. Now, the BoE is continuing its research.
Link to announcement
Last update: June 2015
June 2015
None → Research
Announcement Year: 2015
Retail/Wholesale: Retail
Description: The BoE was one of the first central banks to initiate research into CBDCs with its February 2015 "One Bank Research Agenda" discussion paper. Now, the BoE is continuing its research.
Main motivation/goals of the CBDC: The architecture of the CBDC is currently undecided. The BOE is still exploring the tradeoffs between a direct model and a hybrid model, but according to the latest discussion paper, is leaning towards a hybrid model.
Link to announcement: www.bankofengland.co.ukwww.bankofengland.co.uk
Country / Region: United Kingdom
Central Bank(s): Bank of England
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