Central Banks

Regulation

How Regulators Become Blockchain Innovators

Don't believe the crypto hype? On a large enough scale, no institution is safe from dramatic change, argues Central Bank of Aruba's Ryan Peterson.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 December 2017
Markets

2018: The Year Central Banks Begin Buying Cryptocurrency

A former central banker is predicting big changes on major central bank balance sheets as cryptocurrencies continue to gain adoption and market share.

Business  ·  17 December 2017
Central Banks

The Ukrainian Central Bank Is Expanding Its Blockchain Team

Ukraine's central bank has expanded the group of people working to move the country's national currency to a blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2017
Europe

Invest in Bitcoin ‘At Your Own Risk,’ Warns French Central Bank

The governor of the Bank of France has warned on the risks of investing in bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency "speculative."

Policy & regulation  ·  1 December 2017
Regulation

Russian Central Bank Issues New Warning Against Cryptocurrencies

Russia's central bank warned against investing in cryptocurrencies in its annual Financial Stability Report released Tuesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 November 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin Is ‘Not Actually Legal,’ Says Zimbabwe Central Bank Chief

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has cast doubt on the legality of bitcoin in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2017
Regulation

Central Bank of Malaysia Plans Cryptocurrency Reporting Rules

The governor of Malaysia's central bank has provided more detail on upcoming regulations aimed to counter the illicit uses of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2017
Russia

Ex-Moscow Exchange Exec Emerges as Blockchain Boss

A former executive of the National Depository of Ukraine left because of politics, but found "game-changing" opportunities in blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2017
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
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

Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Disses Bitcoin at Digital Currency Launch

The central bank of Lebanon is talking openly about digital currency – but it's making clear that bitcoin isn't welcome in the discussion.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 October 2017
IMF

‘Massive Disruption’: IMF’s Lagarde Says Cryptocurrencies Must Be Taken Seriously

Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, has warned that central banks and financial services need to pay closer attention to cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 October 2017
Regulation

Ukrainian Central Banker: Bitcoin Is ‘Definitely Not a Currency’

A Ukrainian official described bitcoin as a risky investment and a vehicle for fraud but downplayed any systemic concerns about the cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 September 2017
Latin America

Uruguay’s Central Bank Announces New Digital Currency Pilot

Uruguay is the latest country to see its central bank start experimenting with its own digital currency, according to statements from its president.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 September 2017
Regulation

Malaysia’s Central Bank Is Close to Drafting New Cryptocurrency Rules

Malaysia's central bank could introduce rules around cryptocurrencies by the end of this year, according to statements by its governor.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2017