Central Bank
Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026
Bank of Russia outlined a new framework intended to let retail and qualified investors buy crypto under defined tests and caps by 2027.
Trump's Voice Would Have 'No Weight' in Rate Decisions, Fed Front-Runner Hassett Says
Hassett is perceived as dovish and likely to support Trump's calls for significant interest rate cuts to boost economic growth.
Argentina’s Central Bank to Allow Banks to Provide Crypto Services in 2026
Argentina’s central bank is reportedly drafting new rules to allow banks to offer customers digital asset-related services as early as April 2026.
Israel’s Central Bank Signals Improved Stablecoin Oversight as Digital Shekel Plans Advance
Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron said stablecoins can no longer be viewed as marginal, citing their trillion-dollar trading volumes and growing systemic risks.
New UAE Sweeping Banking Decree Looks to Cement Country’s Global Crypto Position
UAE’s new financial law brings crypto and blockchain into traditional finance and under Central Bank’s supervision.
Czech Central Bank Becomes First Central Bank to Buy Bitcoin
The bank said it created a $1 million "test portfolio" of digital assets, mostly made up of bitcoin.
Brazil’s Central Bank Sets Crypto Rules, Establishes up to $7M Capital Bar for Firms
The rules classify crypto activities as subject to foreign exchange and capital market rules, and require reporting of international transactions.
Hong Kong's Central Bank Plans to Ease Rules on Banks' Crypto Holding: Report
The central bank released a draft paper for public comment with a view to clarifying the guidance on capital regulation for crypto assets
Bitcoin Not to Be 'Lumped Together' With Crypto: Czech Central Bank Chief Michl
Ales Michl had previously proposed the Czech National Bank consider bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Fed Rate Cut Could Crash Crypto Markets, but Era of Central Banks Is Over: Arthur Hayes
A rate cut could add to inflation and strengthen the Japanese yen, crashing markets, Hayes explained.
