Central Bank


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Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols 'Unlikely to Be Effective'

Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.

Aus

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Bitcoin Is a Commodity Not a Currency, Says South Korean Central Bank Chief

The head of South Korea's central bank has ruled out classifying bitcoin as a currency, according to a new report.

Won

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Bank of Canada Announces Phase 3 of 'Project Jasper' DLT Trial

Canada's central bank is gearing up for the next phase of its "Project Jasper" blockchain research initiative, according to a new announcement.

Canada

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Brazil Central Bank Chief Compares Bitcoin to Pyramid Scheme

The president of Brazil's central bank compared bitcoin to a financial scam, according to newly published statements.

Comissão de Assuntos Econômicos (CAE) promove audiência pública com o presidente do Banco Central para discutir as diretrizes e perspectivas da política monetária. 

Em pronunciamento, à mesa, presidente do Banco Central do Brasil, Ilan Goldfajn.

Foto: Marcos Oliveira/Agência Senado

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PBoC Digital Currency Director Calls for Centralized State Cryptocurrency

Head of cryptocurrency research at the People's Bank of China offered new critiques of bitcoin today, arguing it will never pass muster as a currency.

money, china

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Lithuania's Central Bank Publishes New ICO Guidance

Lithuania's central bank has published a new position note on the legality of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Vil

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Nigerian Central Bank Director: Cryptocurrency Wave 'Cannot Be Stopped'

A representative of the Central Bank of Nigeria opened up about his views on cryptocurrency at a technology-specific conference this week.

nigeria, money

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Germany's Central Bank: Consumers Won't Use Blockchain for Payments

Germany's central bank has published a new blockchain research paper.

Bundes

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Russia's Central Bank Issues Warning on Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

The Bank of Russia, the country's central bank, has issued a new statement on the risks of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

Moscow, Russia

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Brazil's Central Bank Considers Blockchain Settlement Prototype

Brazil's central bank is seeking to investigate possible use cases for blockchain tech and is now moving toward prototyping.

brazil, real