“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’”
Iran Could Ban Bitcoin for Payments, Central Bank Report Suggests
The Iranian central bank has drafted a new report outlining cryptocurrency regulations in the country.
Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.
Pakistan Bars Banks from Crypto and ICO Trading
A long-running cryptocurrency exchange in Pakistan is closing its door following a new advisory from the country’s central bank.
Swiss Central Banker: State-Backed Crypto Would Pose ‘Incalculable Risks’
Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Andrea Maechler sees value in blockchain, but argues central banks should stay out of consumer payments.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Fuel Bank Runs, BIS Says
A central bank-issued digital currency could fuel faster bank runs during periods of financial stability, the BIS said Monday.
Why There’s Still Hope for Bitcoin Remittance Companies
Bitspark’s George Harrap lists his takeaways from three years of running a bitcoin-based remittance startup.
Bolivia’s Central Bank Bans Bitcoin
El Banco Central de Bolivia has issued statements formally banning any currency not issued by the state, including bitcoin.