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Sweden's Central Bank Considers Digital Currency Use

Sweden's central bank could soon launch its own digital currency – though it hasn't yet decided how the offering would work.

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ACI is Paving the Way for Central Bank Blockchains

ACI's new central bank blockchain prototype demonstrates the potential for distributed ledgers to change global banking infrastructures.

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Federal Reserve Governor to Address Blockchain in New Speech

Federal Reserve board member Lael Brainard is scheduled to issue new remarks on blockchain technology later this week.

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Blockchain Revolution Won't Happen 'Soon', Says Bank of England

A senior Bank of England official doesn’t believe widespread blockchain adoption will happen anytime soon.

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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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