According to the same source, the bank instructed, since 2015, for a research unit to consider the possibility of introducing a digital process linked to the pound sterling.
In the event it was approved, the digital currencies Bank will issue a revolutionary change in banking transactions, as there are still many financial institutions "cautious" about the new currency.
In addition, British citizens will be able to use the digital currency to buy regular items, book tickets or even purchase real estate with ease, without the need for old payment methods.
The Bank of England conducted tests of digital currencies, including Betcown, to see the effectiveness of digital transactions.
The value of Bitcoin rose remarkably during the current year, with its value were not in excess of $ 920, last January, but it reached in mid-December, to 16 thousand dollars, but fell quickly after that.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said he recently met a number of central bankers and discussed the launch of digital operations.