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Now playing Next Money The jury is still out on 'Britcoin,' says Bank of England chief The Bank of England says 'stablecoin' payments need the same regulation as banks as it publishes a new discussion paper on digital currencies. 07/06/2021
Now playing Next World News The current plans for a new global digital tax are inadequate | View As G7 finance ministers meet this weekend to discuss the proposals for a new global digital tax put forward by the OECD, it is hard not to feel defeatist, writes Anders Dahlbeck from ActionAid. 04/06/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels aims to create new EU-wide digital identity The cross-border instrument will allow EU citizens to open bank accounts, file tax returns and enrol in university. 03/06/2021
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Now playing Next Tech News US launches pilot to explore uses of a potential new digital dollar The non-profit Digital Dollar Project is launching five pilot programmes over the next year to explore applications of a new central bank digital currency. 04/05/2021
Now playing Next USA Apple's app store goes on trial in threat to 'walled garden' Apple is heading into a trial that threatens to upend the app store that brings in billions of dollars each year. 03/05/2021
Now playing Next Money Bank of England is looking into launching 'Britcoin'. But what is it? What would the difference be between Britcoin cryptocurrency on your phone and sterling in your pocket? 29/04/2021
Now playing Next Money How Eastern Caribbean became the world's first digital currency union DCash is believed to be the world's first digital currency launched by a currency union, making it easier for those without bank accounts to make quick transactions. 06/04/2021
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Now playing Next World News More protection needed for gig economy workers says ILO The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the growth of digital labour platforms. Now their workers need better social protection, says the International Labour Organization. 23/02/2021
Now playing Next Next Series Accenture CEO on designing business for a sustainable, digital future “The companies that will master digital technology and the companies that will put sustainability at the heart of that strategy will probably be the winners in this future world,” says Jean-Marc Ollagnier, the Europe CEO of global consultancy firm Accenture. 18/02/2021
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