Central Banking

Europe

ECB Council Member: Central Banks Considering Crypto Regulation

The European Central Bank's Ewald Nowotny has said that China's recent crackdown has brought new focus on cryptocurrency regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 November 2017
Banking

Ubin Part 2: Singapore Central Bank Publishes Blockchain Project Details

A new report from the Monetary Authority of Singapore details the second phase of its "Project Ubin" blockchain project.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 November 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
Ethereum

Brazil’s Central Bank Is Ramping Up Blockchain R&D

Brazil's central bank is now moving to increase the quantity of its blockchain work – months after abandoning the effort.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 November 2017
Regulation

Singapore Central Banker: Regulators Have ‘Duty’ to Learn from ICOs

An executive Singapore's central bank has said that developments around initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies can offer lessons for regulators.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 November 2017
Digital Currency

PBoC Research Lead: ‘Crucial’ to Issue Central Bank Cryptocurrency Soon

The lead cryptocurrency researcher at the People's Bank of China has said it is "crucial" to issue digital legal tender as soon as possible.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 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
Payments

Boston Fed VP: DLT Could ‘Fundamentally Change’ Financial Industry

Jim Cunha, senior VP of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, has said distributed ledger technology could "fundamentally change" financial services.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 October 2017
Regulation

D3 Unveiled: Russian Platform Would Turn Legacy CSDs into Crypto Custodians

Execs at Russia's National Settlement Depository have revealed new details about a planned blockchain-based cryptocurrency depository platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 October 2017
Bitcoin

Singapore Central Bank Chief: No Regulation for Cryptocurrencies

The chief of Singapore's central bank has indicated it will not regulate cryptocurrencies, but will stay watchful on the risks posed by the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 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
Regulation

UAE Central Bank Governor: Bitcoin ‘Easily Used’ for Money Laundering

UAE Central Bank Governor Mubarak Rashed Al Mansouri issued critical remarks about bitcoin during an event this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 October 2017
Europe

ECB President: Bitcoin Not ‘Mature’ Enough to Be Regulated

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has said that cryptocurrencies are not "mature" enough to be regulated.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 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