Central Bank

Canada

Bank of Canada: Bitcoin Could Create ‘New Monetary Order’

Central banks would "struggle" to implement monetary policy if digital currencies become more widely used, according to a Bank of Canada official.

Business  ·  16 November 2015
Regulation

Ukraine’s National Bank Issues Bitcoin Warning

Ukraine's National Bank has warned against the associated risks that come with digital currencies such as bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 October 2015
Regulation

Bank of England Economist Proposes National Digital Currency

The Bank of England’s top economist has suggested that a digital currency based on bitcoin could alleviate monetary policy problems.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2015
Regulation

Italian Central Bank: No AML Requirement for Bitcoin Exchanges

Digital currency exchanges are not required to comply with anti-money laundering rules, according to new guidance from the Banca d'Italia.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine: Central Bank Warning Isn’t a Ban

The Ukrainian chapter of the Bitcoin Foundation has given its opinion on a central bank statement concerning the legal status of bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 December 2014
Regulation

New Zealand Central Bank ‘Not Threatened’ by Bitcoin’s Rise

The deputy governor of New Zealand's central bank has spoken positively of digital currencies like bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 November 2014
Central Bank

Swedish Central Bank Research: Bitcoin Hasn’t Affected the Economy

Sweden's central bank has published research detailing bitcoin's impact on its retail payment system and krona trading volume.

Markets  ·  26 September 2014
Bitcoin

ING: Future Bitcoin Protocol Should Include Central Bank Functions

ING Bank has issued a new video assessment of bitcoin that suggests how it can be improved.

Business  ·  15 July 2014
Regulation

Irish Central Banker Envisions Hybrid Bitcoin-Fiat Future

Gareth Murphy, the director of markets for the Central Bank of Ireland, spoke at BitFin 2014 today.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 July 2014
Regulation

Bolivia’s Central Bank Bans Bitcoin

El Banco Central de Bolivia has issued statements formally banning any currency not issued by the state, including bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 June 2014
Europe

Central Bankers Argue Digital Currency Requires Institutional Control

A new report suggests that central banks could one day integrate bitcoin's underlying technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 June 2014