Central Bank

Legal

Cryptocurrency and Central Banks: The Quest to Dematerialize Money

A former central bank technologist takes a look at why central banks might consider issuing cryptocurrency – and the possible implications.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 September 2017
Regulation

China’s Central Bank Visits US on Blockchain Research Trip

Representatives from the People's Bank of China are now visiting the US in an attempt to get up to speed on blockchain tech and regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 August 2017
Cryptocurrency

South Africa’s Central Bank: It’s ‘Too Risky’ to Launch a Cryptocurrency

A senior official for the South African Reserve Bank has spoken of the risks for the institution in launching its own cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 August 2017
Exchanges

Philippines Central Bank Grants First Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses

The central bank of the Philippines has granted licenses to two local bitcoin exchanges, according to local reports.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2017
Bitcoin

Ukraine’s Central Bank Moves Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation

The National Bank of Ukraine, the nation's central bank, is set to soon discuss how it should regulate cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 August 2017
Regulation

Buyers Beware: Singapore Central Bank Issues ICO Warning

Singapore’s central bank has issued a new warning to investors on the risks of initial coin offerings, or token sales.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 August 2017
Central Bank

Chilean Regulator: Central Bank Cryptocurrencies May Be ‘Many Years Away’

The head of Chile's central bank has said he believes a central bank-issued digital currency may be "many years" from coming to fruition.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 August 2017
Exchanges

Philippine Central Bank Sees Few Applicants for Crypto Exchange License

The central bank of the Philippines has seen little interest in its cryptocurrency exchange licensing scheme, according to a report.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 July 2017
Banking

Belarus Central Bank Approves Blockchain Use For Bank Guarantees

The central bank of Belarus has cleared the way for domestic banks to use blockchain as part of their processes of transmitting bank guarantees.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2017
Regulation

Egyptian Regulators Kill Rumor Domestic Banks Might Handle Bitcoin

Egypt's central bank recently shot down rumors that it would allow banks in the country to handle cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 July 2017
Legal

Albanian Central Bank Issues Warning to Cryptocurrency Investors

Albania's central bank calling on potential investors to avoid investing in cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 July 2017
Regulation

China’s Central Bank Opens New Digital Currency Research Institute

The People's Bank of China released the official address and other details about its new cryptocurrency research institute this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2017
Banking

Cambodia’s Central Bank Pushes Ahead with Blockchain Payments Trials

The National Bank of Cambodia has said it will continue to develop interbank payment solutions using blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 June 2017
ICOs

IMF Explores ICOs and Central Bank Coins in New Blockchain Note

A new research note from the IMF digs deep into blockchain, touching on topics in the technology's development both new and old.

Business  ·  20 June 2017
China

Warning: Cryptocurrency Scams Are Posing as China’s Central Bank

The central bank of China has issued a new warning over fraudulent activities in the cryptocurrency sector.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 June 2017