Crypto Markets React to Bank of England's Digital Pound Announcement
The Britcoin pilot programme enters its second phase
Amira Patel
15 February 2026 · 6 min read
As the Bank of England moves closer to launching a central bank digital currency, cryptocurrency markets show mixed reactions.
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Amira Patel
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