Central Bank

Russia

Quick Blockchain Adoption a ‘Myth’, Says Russian Central Banker

Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank.

Business  ·  8 September 2016
Banking

‘Settlement Coin’ Is All About Banks, Not Blockchain

The design of a high-profile project should give the public pause about how banks are seeking to apply blockchain, analyst Frances Coppola argues.

Business  ·  30 August 2016
Regulation

South African Central Bank ‘Open’ to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

South Africa’s central bank is “open” to cryptocurrencies and blockchain, according to new statements from its governor.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 August 2016
India

RBI Calls on Indian Banks to Explore Blockchain

A member of India's central bank has encouraged further collaboration between banks and startups to advance blockchain tech.

Business  ·  22 July 2016
Europe

Dutch Central Bank to Open Blockchain Campus

Holland’s central bank is preparing to open a campus dedicated to teaching others about blockchain. In early September of this year, De Nederlandsche Bank is expected to open a campus where banks and financial institutions can work together “under one roof” to learn more about the distributed ledger technology that underlies bitcoin, according to a […]

Markets  ·  5 July 2016
Central Bank

Dutch Central Bank Presents Results of Cryptocurrency Experiments

A senior official for the central bank of The Netherlands recently presented the results of two internal cryptocurrency tests.

Tech  ·  23 June 2016
Canada

Bank of Canada Deputy Governor: Cooperation Needed to Advance Distributed Ledgers

Bank of Canada's Carolyn Wilkins explains how distributed ledgers could solve old problems while creating new challenges in the financial sector.

Markets  ·  17 June 2016
Canada

Only a Test: Bank of Canada Comments on CAD-Coin Trial

Canada's central bank says that its 'CAD-coin' project isn't intended for use as an actual interbank payment system, but merely as a test.

Tech  ·  16 June 2016
Canada

Bank of Canada Demos Blockchain-Based Digital Dollar

The Central Bank of Canada revealed yesterday it is developing a digital version of the Canadian dollar based on blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  16 June 2016
Regulation

Digital Currency ‘Still on the Agenda’ at Russian Central Bank

The head of a unit at the Russian central bank focused in part on FinTech sees a potential role for blockchain use in finance and other industries.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 June 2016
Central Bank

South Korea’s Central Bank Encouraged to Explore Blockchain Tech

A new report undertaken by the Bank of Korea has recommended that the central bank should pay close attention to blockchain technology.

Markets  ·  2 February 2016
China

China’s Central Bank Discusses Digital Currency Launch

The People’s Bank of China, the nation’s central bank, is investigating the launch of its own digital currency.

Markets  ·  20 January 2016
Regulation

Armenian Central Bank Says Stay Away from Bitcoin

The Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia has advised its citizens not to use digital currencies such as bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 December 2015
Research

Report: Barbados Central Bank Should Consider Holding Bitcoin

Two Barbadian economists have concluded that the country's central bank may want to consider holding a small amount of bitcoin as part of its portfolio of foreign reserves.

Markets  ·  30 November 2015
Banking

BIS: Digital Currencies Could Disrupt Central Banking Model

Digital currencies could disrupt the ability to central banks to oversee the economy or issue money should global adoption take place, says the BIS.

Business  ·  23 November 2015