A Chinese central bank official has called on commercial banks to adopt blockchain technology in digital finance.
Libra Shows Central Banks’ Failure on Cross-Border Payments: Riksbank
A senior economist at Sweden’s Riksbank says central banks need to “keep up” with cryptocurrency advancements like Libra and XRP.
Libra Is ‘Catalytic Event’ for Central Banks, Says Head of Sweden’s Riksbank
Libra, says Stefan Ingves, is forcing central banks to re-consider their primary product: money.
Russian Central Bank Chief: ‘No Obvious Need’ for National Cryptocurrency
Russia’s central bank sees no strong reason to launch a national cryptocurrency that would override the potential risks, according to its chief.
Swiss Central Bank to Explore Use of Digital Franc in Settling Trades
Switzerland’s central bank and the SIX stock exchange will study using a central bank digital currency to settle trades of tokenized assets.
ING’s Chief Economist Predicts Central Bank Digital Currencies in 2-3 Years
Dutch bank ING’s chief economist has said Facebook’s Libra is pressuring central banks to launch their own digital currencies, and soon.
Japan’s Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation
The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.
Global Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks
The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.
Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
Japan’s central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency.
Russia’s Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency
The head of Russia’s central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency.
14 Banks, 5 Tokens: Fnality’s Expansive Vision for Interbank Blockchains
Fresh off a $63 million fundraise, execs at bank blockchain consortium Fnality shed some light on the often-secretive project’s plan to tokenize fiat currency.
Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will continue to regulate cryptocurrency use in the country, senior officials have said.
Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
The head of Germany’s central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs.
ECB Official Says Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency a ‘Viable Option’
A European Central Bank council member has come out generally in favor of wholesale central bank digital currencies.
Russian Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
The Bank of Russia will consider the use of a gold-backed cryptocurrency to facilitate international settlements, according to its governor.
Central Banks Settle Cross-Border Payments With Blockchain for First Time
The central banks of Canada and Singapore have for the first time settled cross-border payments using blockchain and central bank digital currencies.
Central Banks Settle Cross-Border Payments With Blockchain for First Time
The central banks of Canada and Singapore have for the first time settled cross-border payments using blockchain and central bank digital currencies.
Over 40 Central Banks Are Considering Blockchain Currencies: Davos Report
More than 40 central banks are experimenting with blockchain, says a new report by the World Economic Forum.
Pakistan Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency Launch by 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering launching a digital currency as part of a modernization drive.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Takes Step Toward Digital Currency Rollout
The ECCB is about to conduct a pilot for a blockchain-based central bank digital currency in preparation for a planned full rollout.