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What is a digital currency?
A digital currency is money that only exists electronically, unlike physical cash. It's designed to be secure and efficient for online transactions. The Bank of England's new mandate means it must explore how these digital forms of money could work in the UK, potentially including a 'digital pound' issued by the central bank itself.
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