Central Banking
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.
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.
Central Banker's Next Act: Helping Merchants Mint Cryptocurrency
A former Russian central banker has spun a blockchain startup out of a traditional payments firm, focusing on helping merchants mint cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Businesses Face Bank Account Closures in Singapore
Banks in Singapore have closed the accounts of a number of cryptocurrency firms without expanation, according to a news report.
Mario Draghi: European Central Bank Has 'No Power' to Regulate Bitcoin
The president of the European Central Bank has indicated that his institution does not have the authority to regulate cryptocurrencies.
Nigerian Central Bank Director: Cryptocurrency Wave 'Cannot Be Stopped'
A representative of the Central Bank of Nigeria opened up about his views on cryptocurrency at a technology-specific conference this week.
Uruguay's Central Bank Announces New Digital Currency Pilot
Uruguay is the latest country to see its central bank start experimenting with its own digital currency, according to statements from its president.
Germany's Central Bank: Consumers Won't Use Blockchain for Payments
Germany's central bank has published a new blockchain research paper.
Malaysia's Central Bank Is Close to Drafting New Cryptocurrency Rules
Malaysia's central bank could introduce rules around cryptocurrencies by the end of this year, according to statements by its governor.
'End of Life Cycle': BIS Report Positions DLT as Needed Banking Update
Distributed ledgers could help update aging central banking systems, says a new report, but issuing cryptocurrencies will be a more complex affair.
