Central Bank

Regulation

The Philippines Just Released New Rules for Bitcoin Exchanges

The central bank of the Philippines has released new guidelines for bitcoin exchanges operating in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2017
Central Bank

France’s Central Bank Wants to Work With More Blockchain Startups

France’s central bank is opening up a new innovation lab, with an eye to collaborate with blockchain startups.

Tech  ·  6 February 2017
Federal Reserve

Fed Paper: DLT and Digital Currency Could ‘Change Payments Landscape’

A new working paper from a US central bank working group is predicting big things for DLT.

Tech  ·  27 January 2017
China

China’s Central Bank is Testing a Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency

The People's Bank of China has reportedly tested a blockchain-based digital currency along with a number of major commercial banks.

Business  ·  26 January 2017
Regulation

UAE ‘Virtual Currency’ Restrictions Cast Uncertain Shadow on Bitcoin

The UAE central bank is seeking to prohibit the use of digital currencies in the financial sector.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 January 2017
Russia

Russia’s Central Bank Adds Blockchain-Friendly Firm to FinTech Working Group

Russia’s central bank is continuing to grow its blockchain footprint.

Markets  ·  16 January 2017
Bitcoin

Why There’s Still Hope for Bitcoin Remittance Companies

Bitspark's George Harrap lists his takeaways from three years of running a bitcoin-based remittance startup.

Markets  ·  2 January 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
Latin America

Argentina’s Central Bank is Warming Up to Blockchain

A hackathon held by Argentina's central bank shows that interest for blockchain is heating up in the one-time bitcoin hotbed.

Business  ·  25 November 2016
Banking

Singapore’s Central Bank to Test Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency

Blockchain consortium startup R3CEV and eight major banks are said to be participating in the forthcoming trial.

Business  ·  16 November 2016
Europe

Sweden’s Central Bank Considers Digital Currency Use

Sweden's central bank could soon launch its own digital currency – though it hasn't yet decided how the offering would work.

Business  ·  15 November 2016
Payments

ACI is Paving the Way for Central Bank Blockchains

ACI's new central bank blockchain prototype demonstrates the potential for distributed ledgers to change global banking infrastructures.

Markets  ·  14 October 2016
Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Governor to Address Blockchain in New Speech

Federal Reserve board member Lael Brainard is scheduled to issue new remarks on blockchain technology later this week.

Business  ·  6 October 2016
Central Bank

Blockchain Revolution Won’t Happen ‘Soon’, Says Bank of England

A senior Bank of England official doesn’t believe widespread blockchain adoption will happen anytime soon.

Tech  ·  20 September 2016
Regulation

Bank of England to Accelerate Blockchain Work

A senior Bank of England official says the central bank's fintech accelerator is looking for new blockchain opportunities.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 September 2016