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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Comissão de Assuntos Econômicos (CAE) promove audiência pública com o presidente do Banco Central para discutir as diretrizes e perspectivas da política monetária. 

Em pronunciamento, à mesa, presidente do Banco Central do Brasil, Ilan Goldfajn.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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IMF's Lagarde: Ignoring Cryptocurrencies 'May Not Be Wise'

Cryptocurrencies and their potential for growing use shouldn't be ignored, according to IMF chief Christine Lagarde.

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Chilean Banking Regulator Enlists in R3 Blockchain Consortium

The Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions of Chile, one of its two banking regulators, is partnering with R3 as a regulatory member.

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