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Government debt issuance pilot using distributed ledger technology
18 November 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Treasury
TAGS
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Chancellor announced a pilot Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to explore its potential benefits for government debt issuance.
Action Requested
The Government will work with industry to test DLT across the lifecycle of a government debt instrument, aiming to issue a digital bond similar to conventional gilts through the Digital Securities Sandbox. This pilot is set to engage with the sector in early 2025 to finalize plans and technology options.
Key Facts
- The pilot aims to utilise distributed ledger technology (DLT) for government debt issuance.
- It will use the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), which opened applications in September 2024.
- The DSS provides a regulatory environment supervised by the Bank of England and FCA.
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