The blockchain analytics firm is launching an initiative to pitch itself to central banks as both a tech partner and a guiding influence on future digital currency projects.
New Zealand’s Central Bank Is Hiring a Money Futurist
New Zealand’s central bank is looking for a Head of Money and Cash to focus “on the future of money” and be a “thought leader” for digital currency.
Argentina’s Central Bank Trials Blockchain for New Interbank Settlement Layer
The trial for a faster, more transparent clearing system involves some of the country’s largest banks.
China Will ‘Undoubtedly’ Pursue Digital Yuan, Central Bank Says
The People’s Bank of China has sent one of its strongest signals yet of a commitment to creating a digital national currency.
South Korean Central Bank Accelerates Digital Currency Pilot to Keep Up With Other Nations
The Bank of Korea has historically been skeptical about CBDCs, but now it’s having to keep up.
BIS Researchers Say Coronavirus Could Spur Central Banks to Adopt Digital Payments
BIS researchers think COVID-19 may accelerate the adoption of digital payments and sharpen the debate over central bank digital currencies.
After Coronavirus ‘War,’ Bretton Woods-Style Shakeup Could Dethrone the Dollar
Seismic shifts might be in the offing for the global monetary system — a phenomenon that historically has occurred in the wake of world wars.
80% of Australians Know About Crypto but Only 1% Use It: Central Bank Study
Fewert than 1 percent of surveyed Australians paid for consumer goods with cryptocurrency in 2019, according to a new study by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Experts Say the Fed’s QE Program Will Strengthen Bitcoin – One Way or Another
While QE may be anathema to crypto hardliners, some experts agree the net effect on bitcoin prices is positive.
That Noise You’re Hearing? Central Banks Struggling to Evolve
Noelle Acheson looks at the evolving role of central banks in the context of the current crisis, and what that could mean for crypto.
BIS Paper Reckons With P2P Payments, Tokenized Securities, Central Bank Digital Currencies
Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements say the future of payments may be peer-to-peer, but a number of considerations must be satisfied before distributed ledger-based systems can go mainstream.
Central Bankers From Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine Call Blockchain Unnecessary for Digital Fiat
Central bank digital currencies have been a hot topic in blockchain circles recently, but central banks are lukewarm about blockchains.
Central Bankers From Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine Call Blockchain Unnecessary for Digital Fiat
Central bank digital currencies have been a hot topic in blockchain circles recently, but central banks are lukewarm about blockchains.
New Central Bank Group to Discuss Digital Currency Benefits at April Meeting: Report
The heads of six major central banks will hold their first meeting on potentially developing their own digital currencies in April, Nikkei says.
WEF Launches Global Consortium for Crypto Governance
The WEF is creating a global consortium to develop a governance framework for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins.
In Race for 2030 Currency Supremacy, the Dollar Is Its Own Worst Enemy
As the roaring ’20s begin, the U.S. dollar looks as strong as ever. But signs of decline are on the horizon.
A Decade of Quantitative Easing Has Paved the Way for the Age of Digital Currency
Ten years of central bank quantitative easing have fostered big distortions in the global financial system, setting it up for a major architectural shift.
China’s Central Bank Likely to Pilot Digital Currency in Cities of Shenzhen and Suzhou: Report
The People’s Bank of China is said to be preparing to launch pilots for its digital currency in Shenzhen and Suzhou from the end of the year.
Russian Central Bank Says It Would Support Crypto Ban
The Bank of Russia has backed a potential ban on cryptocurrency payments, according to a state news agency.
Chinese Central Bank Plans to Nip Young Crypto Businesses ‘In the Bud’
China’s central bank has formally issued a new plan to crack down on crypto businesses.