Central Banking
Singapore Central Bank Chief: No Regulation for Cryptocurrencies
The chief of Singapore's central bank has indicated it will not regulate cryptocurrencies, but will stay watchful on the risks posed by the tech.
Bitcoin Is a Commodity Not a Currency, Says South Korean Central Bank Chief
The head of South Korea's central bank has ruled out classifying bitcoin as a currency, according to a new report.
UAE Central Bank Governor: Bitcoin 'Easily Used' for Money Laundering
UAE Central Bank Governor Mubarak Rashed Al Mansouri issued critical remarks about bitcoin during an event this week.
ECB President: Bitcoin Not 'Mature' Enough to Be Regulated
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has said that cryptocurrencies are not "mature" enough to be regulated.
Bank of Canada Announces Phase 3 of 'Project Jasper' DLT Trial
Canada's central bank is gearing up for the next phase of its "Project Jasper" blockchain research initiative, according to a new announcement.
Brazil Central Bank Chief Compares Bitcoin to Pyramid Scheme
The president of Brazil's central bank compared bitcoin to a financial scam, according to newly published statements.
'Massive Disruption': IMF's Lagarde Says Cryptocurrencies Must Be Taken Seriously
Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, has warned that central banks and financial services need to pay closer attention to cryptocurrencies.
Singapore Central Bank Reveals 3 New Blockchain Payments Prototypes
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has revealed three new prototypes as part of its "Project Ubin" blockchain research initiative.
European Central Bank Calls for DLT Post-Trade Interoperability
An ECB research report argues for greater interoperability between DLT and traditional systems as new services come online.
Boston Fed VP: Blockchain Will Wake Up Swift and Other Middlemen
The senior vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston believes blockchain will make financial middlemen wake up and innovate.
