UK’s digital pound would modernize payments but won't replace cash: Minister
Finance minister Jeremy Hunt says the digital pound, or “Britcoin,” would be issued and backed by the Bank of England, but it won’t negate the use of cash.
Finance minister Jeremy Hunt says the digital pound, or “Britcoin,” would be issued and backed by the Bank of England, but it won’t negate the use of cash.
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