Central Bank
Swiss Central Banker: State-Backed Crypto Would Pose 'Incalculable Risks'
Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Andrea Maechler sees value in blockchain, but argues central banks should stay out of consumer payments.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Fuel Bank Runs, BIS Says
A central bank-issued digital currency could fuel faster bank runs during periods of financial instability, the BIS said Monday.
Saudi Central Bank to Test Ripple Payments Tech
Ripple has struck a deal with Saudi Arabia's central bank on a pilot program that will see banks in the country trial the company's tech.
Lithuania's Central Bank Unveils Blockchain Startup Sandbox
The central bank of Lithuania has launched a new regulatory "sandbox" for startups working with blockchain.
End of Inflation? The Radical Vision of Futures-Backed Cryptocurrency
An expert at software giant SAP has a radical idea for how central banks can eliminate inflation with cryptocurrency assets.
China on a Blockchain? Maybe in 2018
China may have moved to ban crypto activities in 2017, but that doesn't mean the country won't be a major player in the year ahead.
A Central Bank Cryptocurrency? Not in 2018
Central bank digital currencies may sound like a nice idea, but blogger JP Koning argues they'll remain just that in 2018 – an idea.
Iranian Central Banker: 'Risky' Bitcoin Requires Review
A deputy director from the Central Bank of Iran is reviewing the country's cryptocurrency policy amid a wider fintech push.
Swaziland Central Bank Governor: It's 'Not Wise' to Dismiss Cryptocurrency
The central bank of Swaziland is conducting research into the local use of cryptocurrencies, its governor said last week.
London Stock Exchange Exec: Fiat Cash Impeding Blockchain Trials
An exec from the London Stock Exchange hinted at growing pains for bank blockchains Tueday, suggesting fiat currencies may be hindering innovation.
