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Bank of England to Accelerate Blockchain Work

A senior Bank of England official says the central bank's fintech accelerator is looking for new blockchain opportunities.

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Quick Blockchain Adoption a 'Myth', Says Russian Central Banker

Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank.

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'Settlement Coin' Is All About Banks, Not Blockchain

The design of a high-profile project should give the public pause about how banks are seeking to apply blockchain, analyst Frances Coppola argues.

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South African Central Bank 'Open' to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

South Africa’s central bank is “open” to cryptocurrencies and blockchain, according to new statements from its governor.

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RBI Calls on Indian Banks to Explore Blockchain

A member of India's central bank has encouraged further collaboration between banks and startups to advance blockchain tech.

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Dutch Central Bank Presents Results of Cryptocurrency Experiments

A senior official for the central bank of The Netherlands recently presented the results of two internal cryptocurrency tests.

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Bank of Canada Deputy Governor: Cooperation Needed to Advance Distributed Ledgers

Bank of Canada's Carolyn Wilkins explains how distributed ledgers could solve old problems while creating new challenges in the financial sector.

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Only a Test: Bank of Canada Comments on CAD-Coin Trial

Canada's central bank says that its 'CAD-coin' project isn't intended for use as an actual interbank payment system, but merely as a test.

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Bank of Canada Demos Blockchain-Based Digital Dollar

The Central Bank of Canada revealed yesterday it is developing a digital version of the Canadian dollar based on blockchain technology.

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