Time Magazine reported Tuesday that the Russian government helped Venezuela develop the petro cryptocurrency with the support of Vladimir Putin.
US Treasury Publishes 5 Tips For Blockchain Projects
The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.
France’s Central Bank: Keep Financial Institutions Out of Crypto
A report from the Bank of France advocates strict regulations for crypto-assets, including a ban on activity by banks, insurers and trust companies.
UK Government Announces New Cryptocurrency Research Effort
The U.K. government will launch new research aimed to explore the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, a minister has said.
Carney On Eve of G20: Cryptos Don’t Pose Risks to Financial Stability
A group of central bank regulators and government ministers said Sunday that cryptocurrencies don’t pose a risk to global financial stability.
Lithuanian Central Bank Seeks Developers for Blockchain Sandbox
The Bank of Lithuania has called for developer proposals to kick off its service-based blockchain platform called LBChain.
Singapore Central Bank Touts Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments
The chief of the Monetary Authority of Singapore has spoken of how blockchain’s “strongest” use case is in cross-border settlement.
G20 Reveals Names and Dates for Next Week’s Crypto Talks
Cryptocurrencies are “an important item” on the agenda for next week’s G20 summit, documents show.
Taiwan Central Bank Chief Cautious on Central Bank Crypto
The new governor of Taiwan’s central bank has said cryptocurrencies are not fulfilling their original role as a payments tool.
Europe’s Central Bank Touts Crypto As Underbanked Aid
A new opinion piece from European Central Bank officials discusses the important role a central bank-backed cryptocurrency could play in society.
Dutch Finance Minister Calls for ICO Regulations
The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
PBoC Governor Blasts ‘Explosive’ Cryptocurrency Speculation
PBoC’s governor Zhou Xiaochuan takes aim at cryptocurrency speculation in a press conference on Friday.
Ex-Trump Adviser Bannon Says Cryptocurrency Will Bring ‘True Freedom’
Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist and right-wing firebrand, is now touting the liberating potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
PBoC’s Yao: Chinese Digital Currency Should Be Crypto-Inspired
Yao Qian, digital currency research director at PBoC thinks a central bank digital currency should incorporate some features of cryptocurrency.
UK Central Bank to Clamp Down on Crypto Money Laundering
The head of the Bank of England has said that the institution will step up its efforts to combat cryptocurrency money laundering.
Nigeria’s Central Bank Again Warns on Crypto Investments
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued another warning to residents and financial institutions over the risk of cryptocurrency investments.
Russia Eyes Summer Deadline for New Cryptocurrency Laws
Russia is reportedly hoping to pass long-discussed new cryptocurrency legislation by July 1, a report suggests.
Meet the ‘Sovereign’: Marshall Islands Government to Issue Crypto Token
The tiny Republic of the Marshall Islands plans to sell a cryptocurrency, known as the Sovereign, to supplement the U.S. dollar as its legal tender.
Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia
Malaysia’s central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.
Taiwan’s New Central Bank Chief Eyes Blockchain Boost
Taiwan’s central bank is promising to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations.