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The IMF Just Finished its First 'High Level' Meeting on Blockchain

The IMF just held a meeting of an advisory group on fintech – one that featured heavy representation from blockchain industry execs.

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Bank of England: Next-Gen Settlement System Will Be DLT Compatible

After review, the UK central bank said today it will build the next version of its settlement system with distributed ledger tech in mind.

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Philly Fed President Praises Blockchain's Authentication Abilities

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia became the latest arm of the US central bank to discuss the impact of blockchain this week.

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Indian Central Banker: Potential of Blockchain Currencies 'Overstated'

A deputy governor for the Reserve Bank of India critiqued digital currencies such as bitcoin in a speech today.

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Canada’s Central Bank is 'Open' to More Blockchain Tests

Canada’s central bank said it’s willing to try out more blockchain prototypes, according to one of its senior officials.

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Project Jasper: Lessons From Bank of Canada's First Blockchain Project

Canada's central bank discusses new takeaways from six months of distributed ledger experimentation.

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The Philippines Just Released New Rules for Bitcoin Exchanges

The central bank of the Philippines has released new guidelines for bitcoin exchanges operating in the country.

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France's Central Bank Wants to Work With More Blockchain Startups

France’s central bank is opening up a new innovation lab, with an eye to collaborate with blockchain startups.

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Fed Paper: DLT and Digital Currency Could 'Change Payments Landscape'

A new working paper from a US central bank working group is predicting big things for DLT.

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China's Central Bank is Testing a Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency

The People's Bank of China has reportedly tested a blockchain-based digital currency along with a number of major commercial banks.

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