Anonymous, cryptocurrencies could become more important in an environment where government money is closely controlled, says Dovey Wan.
More than 40 central banks are experimenting with blockchain, says a new report by the World Economic Forum.
The State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering launching a digital currency as part of a modernization drive.
BIS chief Agustin Carstens has said that central banks are wary about issuing digital currencies due to the "huge operational consequences."