CBDCs: THE SILENT ATTACK ON BRITISH DEMOCRACY?
Wednesday, 11 September 2024, from 5 pm – 9 pm
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The Legatum Institute, 11 Charles St, London W1J 5DW
The Bank of England is creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Will this be beneficial or threaten our democracy? This event is for UK policymakers and business leaders and is by invitation only. The Chatham House Rule will apply. Reserve early, as places are very limited. Please join us for drinks, discussion and debate.
Leading the discussion:
Nick Anthony, author of “Digital Currency or Digital Control?: Decoding CBDC and the Future of Money”
Professor Kevin Dowd of Durham University and author of “So far, Central Bank Digital Currencies have failed.” in conversation with Claire Cummings – founder and CEO of The Centre for Digital Assets and Democracy.
Freddie New of Bitcoin Policy UK has provided Bitcoin industry expertise in submissions to HM Treasury, the FCA, HMRC, and Parliamentary committees.
David Rennie, the Digital Pound Foundation’s Identity and Privacy Working Group Lead, will speak on the benefits of a CBDC, the challenges of privacy and identity, and ways to manage risks.
A panel discussion facilitated by
Susie Ward, journalist and co-founder
of Bitcoin Policy UK.
