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Crypto needs regulation to mitigate risks, says Bank of England exec
11.7.2022
Traditional markets have regulations to protect investors from unrecoverable losses, a Bank of England executive recently noted
Bank of England: Crypto Needs Enhanced Regulatory and Law Enforcement Frameworks
7.7.2022
The Bank of England says “extreme volatility” in the crypto market “underscores the need for enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks.” The British central bank has warned that crypto prices could fall further. Bank of England Calls for Enhanced Crypto...
Crypto market volatility shows need for 'enhanced regulatory and law enforcement frameworks' — BoE
5.7.2022
The central bank said the growth of the crypto market did not pose an “immediate threat” to the United Kingdom’s financial system, but had the potential to do so in the future
NFT Stamps and Use Cases, Crypto Taxation in UK, Frozen USD 85M + More News
5.7.2022
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Bank of England’s Governor Warns About Crypto Amid Bloodbath — ‘Be Prepared to Lose All Your Money’
15.6.2022
The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has reiterated his warning about cryptocurrency investing after U.S. crypto lender Celsius abruptly froze withdrawals. He stressed that investors should be prepared to lose all their money, emphasizing that crypto has no intrinsic value. Bank...
Bitcoin Miners Under 'Stress', Euro's Purchasing Power Wanes, Fidelity Beyond BTC + More News
31.5.2022
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Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey Warns Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Value, Not a Practical Means of Payment
25.5.2022
The governor of the Bank of England, the British central bank, says bitcoin has no intrinsic value and the cryptocurrency is not suitable as a practical means of payment. His warning came after the crypto market plunged. Andrew Bailey on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Bank of England Governor Andrew...
Bank of England’s Cunliffe Warns Crypto Will See Tough Times as Federal Reserve Tightens Financial Conditions
19.5.2022
Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, Sir Jon Cunliffe, has warned of hard times ahead for cryptocurrency investors as the Federal Reserve and other central banks tighten monetary policy. Bank of England’s Executive Warns About Crypto Sir Jon Cunliffe, deputy...
Bank of England’s PRA raises budget $31M for ‘emerging risks’ like crypto
22.4.2022
The regulator says it’s “committed to keeping pace” with the risks of “the growth of crypto assets”, upping its budget by $31 million in preparation
Bank of England Governor Says Crypto Creates ‘Opportunity for the Downright Criminal’
7.4.2022
The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has warned that crypto creates an “opportunity for the downright criminal.” The central bank chief described: “You only have to ask the question ‘What do people committing ransom attacks usually demand payment...
The UK Set to Announce Favorable Crypto Regulations in Weeks - Report
28.3.2022
The UK government is reportedly slated to reveal its crypto regulatory framework in the coming weeks, and it will include a special focus on stablecoins, per anonymous sources cited by CNBC.
British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to make the announcement, CNBC reported, citing four...
MIT adds the Bank of England to its stable of CBDC digital currency research partners
25.3.2022
The Bank of England will launch a yearlong joint research project with MIT, which is already working with the Fed and Bank of Canada
Bank of England and regulators assess crypto regulation in raft of new reports
25.3.2022
A bundle of interrelated documents remind financial institutions of their responsibilities and look at the state of crypto regulation in the U.K
Bank of England Says Crypto Assets ‘Present Financial Stability Risks,’ Bank Begins Sketching Regulatory Framework
24.3.2022
The Bank of England has revealed that it is working on sketching a regulatory framework for crypto assets, according to statements stemming from the central bank’s Financial Policy Committee on Thursday. BOE Stresses Crypto Assets Need Effective Public Policy Frameworks On Thursday, the Bank...
Another Regulatory Challenge for DeFi, El Salvador Seeks Help from Binance + More News
24.3.2022
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Bank of England Hikes Bank Rate to 0.5%, Governor Andrew Bailey Hints at Wage Restraints
4.2.2022
The Bank of England (BOE) raised the country’s benchmark bank rate from 0.25% to 0.5% this week in order to curb rampant inflation. “We face a trade-off between strong inflation and weakening growth,” the British central bank’s governor Andrew Bailey told the press....
Google Pays 'a Lot of Attention to' Crypto, Partners With Coinbase, BitPay + More News
19.1.2022
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British Lawmakers Say a CBDC Is Likely to Hurt Financial Stability — Digital Pound Benefits Overstated
14.1.2022
According to British lawmakers, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is likely to raise the cost of borrowing while hurting financial stability. They insist the touted potential advantages of a digital pound are being overstated. Erosion of Privacy British lawmakers have said the use of a central...
Global Markets, Bitcoin Defy Expectations After Fed’s Hawkish Taper Plan Announcement
16.12.2021
Global markets have defied predictions as the U.S. Federal Reserve and several central banks worldwide are prepping to slow down monetary easing policy. On Wednesday, the U.S. central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said it plans to taper quantitative easing (large monthly asset...
Bank of England Deputy Governor Warns Crypto Prices Could Fall to Zero
15.12.2021
Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, Sir Jon Cunliffe, has warned that the price of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, could fall to zero. Noting that the crypto industry is “growing very fast,” he stressed: “We really need to roll our sleeves...