Diana Carrasco Vime: Shaping the digital pound at the Bank of England
Diana Carrasco Vime, head of the Digital Pound Project, explores how the digital pound could transform retail payments while ensuring trust and stability.
March 20, 2025
Diana Carrasco Vime, head of the Digital Pound Project, explores how the digital pound could transform retail payments while ensuring trust and stability.
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