A group of central bank regulators and government ministers said Sunday that cryptocurrencies don’t pose a risk to global financial stability.
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.
Malaysian Central Bank Slams ICO for Misleading Logo
A Malaysian initial coin offering organizer has been flagged by the central bank over its unauthorized use of national and institutional symbols.
PBoC Governor Blasts ‘Explosive’ Cryptocurrency Speculation
PBoC’s governor Zhou Xiaochuan takes aim at cryptocurrency speculation in a press conference on Friday.
Bitmain Wants to Invest in Blockchain-Powered ‘Central Banks’
Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu said the bitcoin mining hardware giant intends to invest in as many as 30 startups working to create “private central banks.”
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.
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.
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.
Decentralizing Central Banks: How R3 Envisions the Future of Fiat
In a new report, bank consortium R3 compares two competing concepts for moving fiat currency to a blockchain or distributed ledger.