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Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes Peer at House of Lords

The Westminster Series: Crypto regulation in the UK

There is an unrivalled opportunity for the UK to lead in crypto in terms of rules, regulations, words and welcome. Crypto is not a silver bullet nor indeed the solution to all our ills, but it holds a real and sustainable opportunity for us all in the UK and we must consider carefully what we require from Government to make this possibility a purp...

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Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes Peer at House of Lords

The Westminster Series: Why the UK needs a trusted digital identity system

My heart sank last week when I noticed the hashtag #NHSDataGrab trending on twitter. Public anxiety about the use of their medical – or indeed any personal data - is entirely understandable. As Elizabeth Denham, the Information Commissioner said “It is clear that there remains considerable confusion regarding the scope and nature of the [data-shari...

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Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes Peer at House of Lords

The Westminster Series: Back cash and stop exclusion

Cash is having a bit of a time of it, already in sharp decline, the Covid lockdown has further impacted its currency. ATM withdrawals are down 80% in London, and though significant, this decline is not, and must not be allowed to become a terminal inevitability. Cash retains a vital role in our communities, it remains essential for millions and, w...

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Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes Peer at House of Lords

The Westminster Series: Following UK Fintech Week, we are strong

Last week’s UK Fintech week was one of the best yet. Without a hand shook, stand up lunch stuffed, or business card traded, Innovate Finance demonstrated just what can be achieved through modern means to bring our community together to such great effect. The Chancellor’s opening keynote set the tone, an exemplary example of value over volume. He ha...

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Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes Peer at House of Lords

The Westminster Series: Digital must become the day to day

Last week Coinbase floated on the NASDAQ and this week, UK Fintech Week, started with the Chancellor’s announcement of a joint Bank of England and Treasury taskforce on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), so it seems sane to stop and consider whether we are at a bit of a moment. Are we accelerating towards that digitally enabled, underpinned ...

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