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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

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Cryptocurrency and Central Banks: The Quest to Dematerialize Money

A former central bank technologist takes a look at why central banks might consider issuing cryptocurrency – and the possible implications.

government, money

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China's Central Bank Visits US on Blockchain Research Trip

Representatives from the People's Bank of China are now visiting the US in an attempt to get up to speed on blockchain tech and regulation.

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South Africa's Central Bank: It's 'Too Risky' to Launch a Cryptocurrency

A senior official for the South African Reserve Bank has spoken of the risks for the institution in launching its own cryptocurrency.

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Philippines Central Bank Grants First Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses

The central bank of the Philippines has granted licenses to two local bitcoin exchanges, according to local reports.

Manilla, Philippines