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2018: The Year Central Banks Begin Buying Cryptocurrency
A former central banker is predicting big changes on major central bank balance sheets as cryptocurrencies continue to gain adoption and market share.

The Ukrainian Central Bank Is Expanding Its Blockchain Team
Ukraine's central bank has expanded the group of people working to move the country's national currency to a blockchain.

Invest in Bitcoin 'At Your Own Risk,' Warns French Central Bank
The governor of the Bank of France has warned on the risks of investing in bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency "speculative."

Russian Central Bank Issues New Warning Against Cryptocurrencies
Russia's central bank warned against investing in cryptocurrencies in its annual Financial Stability Report released Tuesday.

Bitcoin Is 'Not Actually Legal,' Says Zimbabwe Central Bank Chief
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has cast doubt on the legality of bitcoin in the country.

Central Bank of Malaysia Plans Cryptocurrency Reporting Rules
The governor of Malaysia's central bank has provided more detail on upcoming regulations aimed to counter the illicit uses of cryptocurrencies.

Ex-Moscow Exchange Exec Emerges as Blockchain Boss
A former executive of the National Depository of Ukraine left because of politics, but found "game-changing" opportunities in blockchain.

ECB Council Member: Central Banks Considering Crypto Regulation
The European Central Bank's Ewald Nowotny has said that China's recent crackdown has brought new focus on cryptocurrency regulations.

Brazil's Central Bank Is Ramping Up Blockchain R&D
Brazil's central bank is now moving to increase the quantity of its blockchain work – months after abandoning the effort.

Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Disses Bitcoin at Digital Currency Launch
The central bank of Lebanon is talking openly about digital currency – but it's making clear that bitcoin isn't welcome in the discussion.
