Central Bank

Regulation

China on a Blockchain? Maybe in 2018

China may have moved to ban crypto activities in 2017, but that doesn't mean the country won't be a major player in the year ahead.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 December 2017
Federal Reserve

A Central Bank Cryptocurrency? Not in 2018

Central bank digital currencies may sound like a nice idea, but blogger JP Koning argues they'll remain just that in 2018 – an idea.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 December 2017
Central Bank

Iranian Central Banker: ‘Risky’ Bitcoin Requires Review

A deputy director from the Central Bank of Iran is reviewing the country's cryptocurrency policy amid a wider fintech push.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 November 2017
Bitcoin

Swaziland Central Bank Governor: It’s ‘Not Wise’ to Dismiss Cryptocurrency

The central bank of Swaziland is conducting research into the local use of cryptocurrencies, its governor said last week.

Business  ·  1 November 2017
Europe

London Stock Exchange Exec: Fiat Cash Impeding Blockchain Trials

An exec from the London Stock Exchange hinted at growing pains for bank blockchains Tueday, suggesting fiat currencies may be hindering innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 October 2017
Regulation

Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols ‘Unlikely to Be Effective’

Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 October 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin Is a Commodity Not a Currency, Says South Korean Central Bank Chief

The head of South Korea's central bank has ruled out classifying bitcoin as a currency, according to a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 October 2017
Central Bank

Bank of Canada Announces Phase 3 of ‘Project Jasper’ DLT Trial

Canada's central bank is gearing up for the next phase of its "Project Jasper" blockchain research initiative, according to a new announcement.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 October 2017
Brazil

Brazil Central Bank Chief Compares Bitcoin to Pyramid Scheme

The president of Brazil's central bank compared bitcoin to a financial scam, according to newly published statements.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 October 2017
Regulation

PBoC Digital Currency Director Calls for Centralized State Cryptocurrency

Head of cryptocurrency research at the People's Bank of China offered new critiques of bitcoin today, arguing it will never pass muster as a currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 October 2017
Regulation

Lithuania’s Central Bank Publishes New ICO Guidance

Lithuania's central bank has published a new position note on the legality of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2017
Regulation

Nigerian Central Bank Director: Cryptocurrency Wave ‘Cannot Be Stopped’

A representative of the Central Bank of Nigeria opened up about his views on cryptocurrency at a technology-specific conference this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 September 2017
Payments

Germany’s Central Bank: Consumers Won’t Use Blockchain for Payments

Germany's central bank has published a new blockchain research paper.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 September 2017
Regulation

Russia’s Central Bank Issues Warning on Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

The Bank of Russia, the country's central bank, has issued a new statement on the risks of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2017
Regulation

Brazil’s Central Bank Considers Blockchain Settlement Prototype

Brazil's central bank is seeking to investigate possible use cases for blockchain tech and is now moving toward prototyping.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2017