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The Bank of England should create a "Bitpound" digital currency and take the world by storm

The Bank of England could win the race to create a respectable digital currency if it moves quickly, says Matthew Lynn.

by: Matthew Lynn
18 Oct 2020
Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England © Kirsty O'Connor - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, should get a move on

© Kirsty O'Connor - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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