Central Bank
Swiss National Bank Owns No Bitcoin, but Could Buy in the Future, Chairman Says
While bitcoin today doesn't meet norms for currency reserves, said Thomas Jordan, there's no technical bar to purchases.
CLabs to Work With eCurrency to Integrate CBDCs With DeFi
Through the partnership, central banks launching CBDCs will be able to use the Celo blockchain to gain access to DeFi products.
Honduras’ Central Bank Debunks Bitcoin as Legal Tender Rumors
The BCH is, however, studying the feasibility of a central bank digital currency.
UK, US Regulators Call for ‘High Levels’ of Global Collaboration in Overseeing DeFi
The Fed is sharing its analysis on central bank digital currencies (CBDC) with six other central banks at the BIS, said Chair Jerome Powell.
Fed's Powell Set to Remove Punch Bowl That Lubricated Crypto Party
The Fed appears set to raise interest rates next week for the first time since 2018. With inflation now at nettlesome levels and still climbing, the so-called "Fed put" might be out of action, one economist said.
Central Bank of Brazil Selects Partners to Assist With CBDC
The bank wants to evaluate use cases for a digital real and its technological feasibility.
Russian Banks Raise Key Rates to 20% in Desperate Measure to Save Ruble
The country faces sanctions from the West as the war against Ukraine continues.
Central Bank of Russia Braces for Turmoil With Nonresident Trading Ban
Nonresident holders of Russian equities won't be able to cash out, at least for now.
Spain’s Central Bank Licenses Bit2Me to Be Country’s First Crypto Services Provider
The exchange will be able to provide banks based in Spain with a white-label service for crypto trading on their platforms.
Indian Finance Minister Says RBI Is on Board With New Crypto Rules
Sitharaman downplayed concerns of disagreements between the central bank and the government on crypto.
