The Bank of England is creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Will this be beneficial or threaten our democracy?

Join us at the Legatum Institute for a thought-provoking discussion on the potential impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on British democracy. Are these digital currencies a silent threat to our democratic values? Find out more at this in-person event!

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, who 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.

We are grateful to the Human Rights Foundation for sponsoring this event.