Netherlands Central Bank

Netherlands’ Central Bank Issues Binance Warning

The Dutch central bank joined the ranks of regulators issuing warnings about the crypto exchange's activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 August 2021

Dutch Central Bank Wants to Be European Union’s CBDC Proving Ground

The Dutch Central Bank is making a bid to become the European Union’s proving ground for a central bank digital currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 April 2020
CBDC

Central Bankers From Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine Call Blockchain Unnecessary for Digital Fiat

Central bank digital currencies have been a hot topic in blockchain circles recently, but central banks are lukewarm about blockchains.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 February 2020
News

Crypto Firms Serving Netherlands Must Register With Dutch Central Bank

The Dutch Central Bank is taking a tougher stance on the cryptocurrency industry, citing new European Union anti-money laundering laws.

Markets  ·  4 September 2019
Europe

Dutch Financial Authorities Plan Licensing Scheme for Crypto Exchanges

Financial authorities in the Netherlands plan a licensing scheme for crypto exchanges and wallet providers to lower the risk of financial crimes.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 January 2019
Europe

Dutch Central Bank Prepares its Boldest Blockchain Experiment Yet

The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing an ambitious experiment aimed at discerning if a financial market can be built on a blockchain.

Business  ·  12 July 2016
Europe

Dutch Central Bank to Create Prototype Blockchain-Based Currency

The Dutch central bank has committed to developing an internal blockchain prototype dubbed “DNBCoin”.

Tech  ·  24 March 2016
Europe

Dutch Central Bank Research Head ‘Not Opposed’ to Bitcoin

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) head of research Jakob de Haan has issued new responses to pointed questions about the role of bitcoin in global finance.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2015
Regulation

Dutch Central Bank: Bitcoin ‘No Viable Alternative’ to Fiat Currency

De Nederlandsche Bank has issued a warning on the perceived dangers of digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2014