Central Banking

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
Regulation

India Close to Finishing Work on Cryptocurrency Rule Proposals

India's government has reportedly completed work on a report that outlines possible steps for regulating cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2017
Thailand

Thailand’s KBank to Start Digitizing Contracts With Blockchain by 2018

One of Thailand's largest commercial banks is looking to digitize some of its financial contracts through a new blockchain solution.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2017
Regulation

Lawmakers Want to See Bitcoin Become an Official Currency in Australia

Two Australian lawmakers have formed a parliamentary group to push government to better accommodate cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2017
Regulation

Indian Securities Regulator Reveals Plans to Study Blockchain

India's securities markets watchdog has announced that it will explore blockchain for potential applications to its regulatory oversight processes.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 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
Regulation

Singapore Central Bank: Token Sales May Be Subject to Securities Laws

Singapore's central bank has released new guidance on blockchain tokens and ICOs, adopting a similar stance to that taken by the SEC last week.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 August 2017
News

Irish Central Bank Chief: Blockchain is One of ‘The Largest Policy Challenges’

New technologies like blockchain represent a major policy challenge, according to the head of Ireland's central bank.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 July 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
Europe

Kosovo’s First Bitcoin ATM Sparks Central Bank Warning

A new bitcoin ATM installation has sparked debate in Kosovo, where regulators and entrepreneurs are splitting opinion on the launch.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2017
Securities

Details Emerge on Singapore Central Bank’s Blockchain R&D

Singapore's "Project Ubin" is being built so that all cross-border payments and securities settlements can occur almost instantly.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2017
Regulation

Faster Payments? Startup Pitches Federal Reserve Group on Cryptocurrency

A new Federal Reserve report highlights creative proposals for how the central bank might adapt to changes in technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 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