BoE policymaker says digital currencies could be part of ‘new monetary order’
Bank of England policymaker Andy Haldane believes a widely used digital currency could have a positive impact on financial stability. The Bank of England, or BoE, is broadening its assessment of digital currencies, including evaluating how these assets could form the basis of a “new monetary order.”Andy Haldane, the bank’s chief economist and sitting member of the Monetary Policy Committee, gave a speech on Wednesday at the TheCityUK 10th Anniversary Conference. The 19-page transcript, titled “Seizing the Opportunities from Digital Finance,” delves into various topics related to digital....
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