Central Banking
Cryptocurrencies ‘Concern’ Argentina’s Central Bank President
Miguel Pesce said that Argentina’s central bank is monitoring cryptocurrencies to ensure they’re not being used to avoid exchange controls.
BIS Seeking Blockchain Expert to Lead Digital Currency Research
BIS is looking for a blockchain engineer to take a lead on its digital currency initiatives, which includes CBDC and digital security research.
South Korea’s Central Bank Starts Technical Phase for Digital Currency Ahead of 2021 Pilot
The Bank of Korea is seeking a partner to help develop the architecture for a potential central bank digital currency.
CBDC Issuance Is 'Not a Reaction' to Libra, Says Central Bank Body
The Bank for International Settlements appears to contradict its own prior statements in a new digital payments report.
Fed Paper: Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Replace Commercial Banks – But at a Cost
The research explores how "central banking for all" via digital currency could affect commercial banks.
Visa Patent Filing Would Allow Central Banks to Mint Digital Fiat Currencies Using Blockchain
The filing details a way for fiat currencies, like the U.S. dollar, to be turned into a central bank digital currency.
Private Companies Could Play Role in Digital Currency Issuance, Bank of England Says
Analysts from the U.K.'s central bank said private currencies could work alongside any future CBDC initiative if they offered real utility.
Swedish Central Bank Bids to Host BIS Hub for Digital Currency Research
Sweden’s Riksbank says its digital currency researchers are the best in central banking.
Bank of Russia Says New Digital Assets Bill Will Outlaw Crypto Trading, Issuance
The central bank is in favor of digital securities, but maintains cryptocurrencies shouldn't be allowed in Russia.
In Echo of 2008, Fed Pledges $1.5 Trillion Injection to Aid Reeling Markets
The pumping of trillions of dollars of fresh liquidity into the financial system recalled the central bank’s unprecedented efforts during the last crisis.
