# Digital Pound Foundation

> An Innovate Finance Programme supporting the implementation of a digital Pound.

Digital Pound Foundation supports the implementation of a digital Pound in both public and private forms, facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration on CBDC design.

Digital Pound Foundation brings together diverse stakeholders from public and private sectors to explore new forms of digital money including central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits. The foundation conducts research, policy engagement, and practical experimentation to advance the UK as a leading center for digital currency development while addressing privacy, financial inclusion, and regulatory considerations.

- Type: Non-Profit
- Sector: Community & Events
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2021-06-22
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/digital_pound_foundation

## Products

- [Digital Pound Foundation Membership Programme](https://thegrid.id/profiles/digital_pound_foundation): Membership programme providing access to working groups, policy engagement activities, and networking events focused on digital money development. Members collaborate on research, consultation responses, proofs of concept, and thought leadership while gaining speaking opportunities at webinars and conferences. (Education and Training, Live, Main Product)

## Links

- [Main](https://digitalpoundfoundation.com)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://digitalpoundfoundation.com/brand-assets)
- [Privacy policy](https://digitalpoundfoundation.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://digitalpoundfoundation.com/terms-and-conditions)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/digitalpoundfdn)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/digitalpoundfoundation)
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@DigitalPoundFoundation)

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