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By Nathaniel WhittemoreOct 14, 2021, 3:34 p.m. EDT

Jon Cunliffe, the Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, warns that cryptocurrencies could spark a global financial crisis. “The Hash” hosts challenge his arguments. “Crypto is not the problem,” host Naomi Brockwell said. “Crypto is the solution.”

Oct 14, 2021, 3:14 p.m. EDT

“The Hash” panel discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications for the Bank of England reportedly telling its ministers to decide whether a central bank digital currency (CBDC) should be “programmable,” allowing the issuer to control the way the recipient spends it.

Sep 23, 2021, 2:28 p.m. EDT

The U.K.’s central bank is reportedly considering launching a digital currency, called “Britcoin,” to maintain citizens’ confidence in the availability of public money. “The Hash” panel debates the utility of CBDCs and the privacy implications of central bank digital currencies.

May 14, 2021, 3:42 p.m. EDT