Central Banking

Russia Eyes Summer Deadline for New Cryptocurrency Laws

Russia is reportedly hoping to pass long-discussed new cryptocurrency legislation by July 1, a report suggests.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 1, 2018

The tiny Republic of the Marshall Islands plans to sell a cryptocurrency, known as the Sovereign, to supplement the U.S. dollar as its legal tender.

Malaysia's central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 28, 2018

The incoming head of Taiwan's central bank has promised to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 27, 2018

Iran's central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin.

South Africa's central bank has launched a program that will trial JPMorgan's Quorum blockchain for interbank clearing and settlement.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 14, 2018

British MEP Kay Swinburne has called on the U.K. to implement and champion blockchain technology as the country moves to leave the EU.

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said it's not his institution's job to regulate cryptocurrencies.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 13, 2018

The ECB executive board member has supported recent criticism of bitcoin by Agustin Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 8, 2018

The Europe Union's top securities watchdog has said that cryptocurrencies will be one of its top priorities in 2018.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 8, 2018

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