ECB

Regulation

ECB: Blockchain ‘Principles’ Could Help Spur Adoption

The European Union’s central bank recent commented on how the economic bloc could move to encourage the spread of new technologies like blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2017
Japan

Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2017
Bank of Japan

ECB, Bank of Japan Launch Joint Distributed Ledger Research Effort

The European Central Bank is weighing the use of distributed ledger tech in partnership with Japan’s central bank.

Markets  ·  6 December 2016
Europe

European Central Bank Pushes for Tighter Digital Currency Control

The ECB said that digital currencies like bitcoin pose a potential threat to its ability to manage monetary policy.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 October 2016
Regulation

Blockchain and Payments Infrastructure: A Regulator’s Dilemma?

Epiphyte's Gabrielle Patrick discusses the balancing act faced by regulators in a fast-changing world and how bitcoin's blockchain could help.

Markets  ·  19 June 2016
Banking

European Central Bank Exploring Blockchain Tech Applications

In a new report, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said it is investigating blockchain use within its securities and payments settlement systems.

Tech  ·  17 February 2016
Blockchain Technology

ECB Board Member: Blockchain Could Disrupt Payments

Yves Mersch, member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, has said adoption of blockchain technology could disrupt payments.

Markets  ·  21 January 2016
Regulation

European Central Bank: Digital Currencies ‘Inherently Unstable’

The European Central Bank has released a new report on digital currencies, calling them an "inherently unstable" yet innovative technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2015
Europe

EBA: Financial Institutions Should Avoid Bitcoin, Await Regulation

The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 July 2014
Regulation

European Central Bank: Bitcoin a Risky Alternative to Euro

ECB Executive Board member Yves Mersch said this week that bitcoin is inferior to the euro.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 May 2014
Regulation

European Central Bank: Bitcoin Shouldn’t be Ignored or Dismissed

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reiterated its position on digital currencies, saying they should not be overlooked.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 March 2014