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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.

An ECB research report argues for greater interoperability between DLT and traditional systems as new services come online.

By Stan HigginsOct 3, 2017

The president of the European Central Bank has indicated that his institution does not have the authority to regulate cryptocurrencies.

The European Union’s central bank recent commented on how the economic bloc could move to encourage the spread of new technologies like blockchain.

By Stan HigginsMay 2, 2017

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

By Stan HigginsMar 1, 2017

The European Central Bank is weighing the use of distributed ledger tech in partnership with Japan’s central bank.

By Stan HigginsDec 6, 2016

The ECB said that digital currencies like bitcoin pose a potential threat to its ability to manage monetary policy.

By Stan HigginsOct 18, 2016

Epiphyte's Gabrielle Patrick discusses the balancing act faced by regulators in a fast-changing world and how bitcoin's blockchain could help.

In a new report, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said it is investigating blockchain use within its securities and payments settlement systems.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 17, 2016

Yves Mersch, member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, has said adoption of blockchain technology could disrupt payments.

By Daniel PalmerJan 21, 2016

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