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Bank of England sees flood of applicants who want to debate ‘Britcoin’

But the group that did apply to discuss the UK central bank digital currency so far has 'gaps in representation and diversity'

Debates continue in Threadneedle Street over whether to launch a so-called Britcoin
Debates continue in Threadneedle Street over whether to launch a so-called Britcoin Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

The Bank of England has seen a flood of interest to join its discussions on creating a UK central bank digital currency, as debates continue in Threadneedle Street over whether to launch a so-called Britcoin.

The Bank received 128 applications to participate in its CBDC Engagement Forum and 79 applications to participate in its CBDC Technology Forum, it said in response to a Freedom of Information Act request from Financial News.

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