Central Bank
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.
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.
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.
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.
Digital Currency 'Still on the Agenda' at Russian Central Bank
The head of a unit at the Russian central bank focused in part on FinTech sees a potential role for blockchain use in finance and other industries.
South Korea's Central Bank Encouraged to Explore Blockchain Tech
A new report undertaken by the Bank of Korea has recommended that the central bank should pay close attention to blockchain technology.
China's Central Bank Discusses Digital Currency Launch
The People’s Bank of China, the nation’s central bank, is investigating the launch of its own digital currency.
Armenian Central Bank Says Stay Away from Bitcoin
The Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia has advised its citizens not to use digital currencies such as bitcoin.
Report: Barbados Central Bank Should Consider Holding Bitcoin
Two Barbadian economists have concluded that the country's central bank may want to consider holding a small amount of bitcoin as part of its portfolio of foreign reserves.
BIS: Digital Currencies Could Disrupt Central Banking Model
Digital currencies could disrupt the ability to central banks to oversee the economy or issue money should global adoption take place, says the BIS.
