Central Banking
Carney On Eve of G20: Cryptos Don't Pose Risks to Financial Stability
A group of central bank regulators and government ministers said Sunday that cryptocurrencies don't pose a risk to global financial stability.
Lithuanian Central Bank Seeks Developers for Blockchain Sandbox
The Bank of Lithuania has called for developer proposals to kick off its service-based blockchain platform called LBChain.
Singapore Central Bank Touts Blockchain for Payments
The chief of the Monetary Authority of Singapore has spoken of how blockchain's "strongest" use case is in cross-border settlement.
G20 Reveals Names and Dates for Next Week's Crypto Talks
Cryptocurrencies are "an important item" on the agenda for next week's G20 summit, documents show.
Taiwan Central Bank Chief Cautious on Central Bank Crypto
The new governor of Taiwan's central bank has said speculation has taken over from cryptocurrencies' original role as a payments tool.
Europe's Central Bank Touts Crypto As Underbanked Aid
A new opinion piece from European Central Bank officials discusses the important role a central bank-backed cryptocurrency could play in society.
Dutch Finance Minister Calls for ICO Regulations
The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
PBoC Governor Blasts 'Explosive' Crypto Speculation
PBoC's governor Zhou Xiaochuan takes aim at cryptocurrency speculation in a press conference on Friday.
Ex-Trump Adviser Bannon Says Cryptocurrency Will Bring 'True Freedom'
Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist and right-wing firebrand, is now touting the liberating potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
PBoC's Yao: Chinese Digital Currency Should Be Crypto-Inspired
Yao Qian, digital currency research director at PBoC thinks a central bank digital currency should incorporate some features of cryptocurrency.
