central banks
Lawmakers Want to See Bitcoin Become an Official Currency in Australia
Two Australian lawmakers have formed a parliamentary group to push government to better accommodate cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Polish Regulators Warn Banks and Consumers on Cryptocurrency Risks
Poland's central bank has said that investors and banks should avoid dealing with digital currencies like bitcoin and ether.
Colu Open-Sources Protocol to Help Central Banks Issue Digital Currencies
Colu is open-sourcing its banking infrastructure known as Bankbox and becoming "blockchain agnostic" to ease adoption among cryptocurrency issuers.
How a Tiny Island Could Give Cryptocurrency a Big Boost
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses how efforts in the Caribbean to harness public blockchain tech could lead to regional transformation.
Bank of Japan Fintech Head: Don't Expect Central Banks to Lead DLT
In an exclusive interview, Bank of Japan's Yuko Kawai discussed how blockchain is emerging as one of the "hottest topics" among central banks.
PBOC Researcher: Can Cryptocurrency & Central Banks Coexist?
The People's Bank of China shares new research into how a digital currency economy could coexist with central banks.
Bank of England Seeks Startups for DLT Privacy Projects
The UK’s central bank is looking for partners for distributed ledger projects focused on data privacy.
Bank of Korea: Costs Could Limit Cryptocurrency Use
Bank of Korea has published a new working paper that speculates on how a cryptocurrency economy would impact central banks.
Decentralizing Central Banks: How R3 Envisions the Future of Fiat
In a new report, bank consortium R3 compares two competing concepts for moving fiat currency to a blockchain or distributed ledger.
Singapore's Central Bank Completes Digital Currency Trial
Singapore’s central bank has completed a distributed ledger trial focused on inter-bank payments, officials said today.
