Central Banking
UK Central Bank to Clamp Down on Crypto Money Laundering
The head of the Bank of England has said that the institution will step up its efforts to combat cryptocurrency money laundering.
Nigeria's Central Bank Again Warns on Crypto Investments
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued another warning to residents and financial institutions over the risk of cryptocurrency investments.
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.
Meet the 'Sovereign': Marshall Islands Government to Issue Crypto Token
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.
Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia
Malaysia's central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.
Taiwan's New Central Bank Chief Eyes Blockchain Boost
The incoming head of Taiwan's central bank has promised to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations.
The Next Petro? Iranian Minister Reveals Cryptocurrency Plans
Iran's central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin.
South Africa's Central Bank Eyes JPMorgan Blockchain Tech
South Africa's central bank has launched a program that will trial JPMorgan's Quorum blockchain for interbank clearing and settlement.
Blockchain Can Help UK 'Stay Relevant' After Brexit, Says EU Lawmaker
British MEP Kay Swinburne has called on the U.K. to implement and champion blockchain technology as the country moves to leave the EU.
Regulate Bitcoin? 'Not The ECB's Responsibility,' Says Mario Draghi
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said it's not his institution's job to regulate cryptocurrencies.
