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ECB Official Says Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency a ‘Viable Option’
28.5.2019
A European Central Bank council member has come out generally in favor of wholesale central bank digital currencies
European Bank Official Discusses Potential Benefits of Central Bank Digital Currency
27.5.2019
A member of the Governing Council of the ECB, Vitas Vasiliauskas, discussed the benefits of central bank digital currency in a recent speech
Africa: Central Bank of Malawi Says Crypto Is Not Legal Tender, Warns of Trading Risks
27.5.2019
The Reserve Bank of Malawi said that crypto is not legal tender in the country, while the bank is against crypto-related activities
Crypto-Italy: Institutions, Politics, Business and Society
26.5.2019
Is Italy going “crypto”? Some significant changes have been affecting institutions and politics before today’s 2019 European elections — a survey on the status of the blockchain revolution in the Bel Paese
Security Token Platform iSTOX Admitted to Central Bank Sandbox
24.5.2019
iSTOX, a Singapore Exchange-backed security token platform, has joined a regulatory sandbox set up by Singapore's central bank
Supreme Court Advocate Suggests How to Regulate Cryptocurrency in India
24.5.2019
An Indian supreme court advocate has shared some thoughts on the kind of cryptocurrency regulation India can benefit from. The right regulatory framework “would ensure transparency, oversight and accountability,” but a “one size fits all” regulation would be a mistake,...
Russian Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
23.5.2019
The Bank of Russia will consider the use of a gold-backed cryptocurrency to facilitate international settlements, according to its governor
Russia’s Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrencies for Mutual Settlements
23.5.2019
Russia’s central bank will consider an opportunity to issue a gold-backed cryptocurrency to close mutual settlements with other countries
Over 55,000 Brazilians Conned For $200 Million By Fake Cryptocurrency, As Crypto Frauds Refuse To Die
23.5.2019
Crypto related frauds continue to be a headache for the market. Another one pops out its head from Brazil, where a fake cryptocurrency scams over 55,000 investors. The estimated fraud value is said to be over $200 million. The primary for crypto scams has been the lack of awareness among investors....
Central Bank of Russia Expects Crypto Draft Bill to Be Adopted in Spring 2019
22.5.2019
Russia’s central bank believes that the draft bill on crypto regulation is prepared enough to be adopted in spring 2019, in accordance with the order of president Vladimir Putin
Russia’s Central Depository to Launch Security Token Blockchain Next Month
22.5.2019
Russia’s National Settlement Depository will launch its long-awaited digital asset ledger next month – 5,000 kilometers away from its Moscow HQ
Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset
22.5.2019
An Israeli court has ruled that bitcoin is an asset, confirming the central bank’s stance. The case involves the country’s tax authority and the founder of a blockchain startup who argues that profits from the sale of cryptocurrency should be tax-free. The court has ruled in favor...
Central Bank of Laos Issues Warning Against Using Cryptocurrency
22.5.2019
Laos’ central bank has warned financial market participants against accepting, buying or selling cryptocurrency
Chinese Central Bank-Led Fintech Research Institute Seeks New Blockchain Talent
21.5.2019
A fintech research institute established by China's central bank has posted several new job openings for blockchain talent
New Report By European Central Bank Says That Cryptocurrencies Are Not A Threat To Financial Stability
21.5.2019
Cryptocurrencies have become one of the most talked about topics in recent times, and certainly among the most debated ones. However, regulators across the globe seem to be at war with digital assets, which are often thought of as harmful for economic health. Europe has played more or less...
Cryptocurrencies Pose No Threat to Financial Stability: EU Central Bank
20.5.2019
The European Central Bank has said that cryptocurrencies are currently not a threat to financial stability in the euro zone
After Trillions Printed Under QE, Politicians Now Say Deficits Don’t Matter
19.5.2019
When quantitative easing (QE) was introduced, it was likened to a drug, with central banks making an emergency injection of money to resuscitate the global economy. Now it seems that some politicians have gotten addicted to this drug, going as far as to claim that government deficits don’t...
European Central Bank: Crypto Does Not Have Tangible Impact on Real Economy
17.5.2019
In a recent report, the European Central bank claimed that crypto has no tangible impact on economic developments and monetary policy
Reserve CEO Predicts Central Banks Will Tokenize, Still Room for Stablecoins
15.5.2019
The CEO of Reserve thinks central banks will tokenize, but lack of privacy in spending will draw businesses and wealthy persons to alternative stablecoin services
Boston Fed Announces Plans To Design a Blockchain ‘Supervisory Node’
10.5.2019
The Boston Federal Reserve is close to launching their own private supervisory node