*IF* this is true, not some tactical retreat. I will be utterly delighted to be wrong.
However, I think government is starting to realise how hard a CBDC is, it will take them years. So they have time to pullback on the Digital ID element.
When they learn more about the challenges to implement a CBDC they will almost certainly partner with a private provider on one of the alternatives layer 1 coins.
Digital ID may get bundled into it.
The new digital wallet will probably use the carrot rather than the stick.
I.e. Sign up for a digital wallet to get a UBI of £200 a month completely free, etc.
I think they realised coercion was being counterproductive.
Governments are better at bribery.
With our own money.
However, in the short term this probably gives Johnson the political capital back he needs for extending emergency powers, and perhaps a winter lockdown.
Further normalising his dictatorial power levels.
Nevertheless, today really is a victory.
Every day we slow down the regime is a day closer to the financial system collasping before their plan to enslave us is complete.
(Please protect yourself from the coming crash. Land/Gold/Bitcoin)
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