Bank of Finland

Cryptocurrency Concept Is a ‘Fallacy,’ Says Finnish Central Bank Advisor

A paper published by the Bank of Finland explains why cryptocurrencies will never become a form of money.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 July 2018

‘Revolutionary’: Finland Central Bank Paper Heaps Praise on Bitcoin

Researchers at Finland's central bank have dubbed bitcoin's economic system "revolutionary" in a new staff paper.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2017
Regulation

Finland’s Central Bank Organizes Blockchain Event

Finland’s central bank co-organized a seminar on blockchain last week.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 December 2016
Europe

Bitcoin Classified ‘Commodity’ by Finland Central Bank

Finland’s central bank has declared that bitcoin does not meet the country's definition of a currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 January 2014