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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Cuts Growth Outlook, Raises Inflation Forecast
19.3.2025
The U.S. central bank continues to expect the fed funds rate to end 2025 at 3.9%, or roughly two rate cuts by year-end
Bank of Korea to take ‘cautious approach’ to Bitcoin reserve
17.3.2025
The Bank of Korea says it is taking a “cautious approach” to potentially including Bitcoin as a foreign exchange reserve.Officials from the Korean central bank said in a March 16 response to a written inquiry that they have not looked into a potential Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, citing high...
European Central Bank Official Warns US Crypto Support Could Lead to Future Financial Crisis
17.3.2025
Francois Villeroy de Galhau, a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council, has expressed concerns that the…
Russia Opens to Cryptocurrency: Central Bank Unveils Trading Sandbox Proposal
13.3.2025
The Bank of Russia introduced a proposal to allow highly qualified investors to purchase and sell crypto under an experimental framework lasting three years. Nonetheless, peer-to-peer transactions and payments would still be banned under this sandbox. Central Bank of Russia Opens up to Crypto With...
Canada’s New Leader: Ex-Central Bank Chief and CBDC Advocate Takes the Helm
11.3.2025
Economist Mark Carney is set to automatically become Canada’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership race, even though he hasn’t participated in a general election. Justin Trudeau’s Successor Is a Former Central Banker and CBDC Proponent Mark Carney, a former central banker...
ECB’s Lagarde: Digital Euro Readiness Hinges on October 2025 Deadline
9.3.2025
ECB President Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank (ECB) aims to finalize preparations for a digital euro by October 2025, but its launch remains contingent on legislative approval and stakeholder cooperation. EU Digital Euro Preparation Phase Targets October 2025, Launch Uncertain Amid...
Ghana’s Central Bank Cancels Costly Gold-for-Oil Barter Scheme Amid Massive Losses
6.3.2025
Ghana’s gold-for-oil barter scheme has been halted by the central bank, according to Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama. Stabilizing Foreign Exchange Markets The Ghanaian central bank has suspended a barter trade scheme in which it swapped gold for oil, according to a report. Johnson...
Bank of Israel Unveils Possible Design of 'Multipurpose' Digital Shekel
4.3.2025
The central bank stressed that no decision has been made whether to issue a CBDC, therefore the design presented should only be considered a preliminary one
Swiss Central Bank Chief Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset Amid Swiss Crypto Initiative
2.3.2025
President of Swiss National Bank (SNB), Martin Schlegel has dismissed a proposal for the central bank to hold bitcoin in its reserves, citing volatility, liquidity concerns, and security risks. Swiss National Bank Pushes Back Against Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Swiss National Bank (SNB) President...
Russia Hits Pause on Digital Ruble—Mass CBDC Adoption Delayed
2.3.2025
Russia’s digital ruble rollout is delayed as the central bank refines its economic model, despite a successful pilot with 15 banks, 1,700 citizens, and 30 businesses participating. Bank of Russia Delays Digital Ruble Rollout The Bank of Russia has delayed the full-scale rollout of its central bank...
Bitcoin isn't a worthy reserve asset, Swiss central bank president says: Report
2.3.2025
Swiss National Bank President Martin Schlegel said Bitcoin is too volatile and lacks sufficient liquidity to be a reserve asset, which is currently being proposed in Switzerland
Central Bank of Brazil: CBDC Privacy Problem Still Unresolved
27.2.2025
In a report detailing the outcome of the first phase of drex, the national CBDC pilot, the Central Bank of Brazil acknowledged that none of the anonymity and privacy solutions tested met the project’s needs. Central Bank of Brazil Still in Search of Privacy Solution for CBDC The pilot of...
Czech Central Bank Eyes Bitcoin? Governor Takes Step Toward BTC Reserves
24.2.2025
The Czech National Bank is exploring bitcoin’s potential as a reserve asset, with its governor emphasizing the need to adapt to evolving financial markets despite crypto risks. Czech Central Bank Signals Bitcoin Interest—A Step Toward BTC Reserves? Aleš Michl, governor of...
European Central Bank ramps up wholesale CBDC platform development
20.2.2025
European Central Bank leaders insist on greater centralization and tighter regulations amid macroeconomic challenges
European Central Bank to Work on Settlement System for Distributed-Ledger Transactions
20.2.2025
The two-stage process will start with a link to the existing Target system
Bitcoin Not to Be 'Lumped Together' With Crypto: Czech Central Bank Chief Michl
19.2.2025
Ales Michl had previously proposed the Czech National Bank consider bitcoin as a reserve asset
Bitcoin should be studied, not feared, says Czech central bank head
19.2.2025
The Czech National Bank governor says Bitcoin should be studied, not feared, as the institution considers a Bitcoin test portfolio for potential reserves
Bitcoin should be studied, not feared, says Czech central bank head
19.2.2025
The Czech National Bank governor says Bitcoin should be studied, not feared, as the institution considers a Bitcoin test portfolio for potential reserves
Bitcoin should be studied, not feared, says Czech central bank head
19.2.2025
The Czech National Bank governor says Bitcoin should be studied, not feared, as the institution considers a Bitcoin test portfolio for potential reserves
Italy engages with crypto firms on regulatory safeguards
17.2.2025
Italy’s Banca d’Italia and Consob are in talks with crypto firms to ensure compliance, as regulatory gaps widen between the EU and US