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Speculation Undermines Crypto Prices and Utility, Says Bank of England Senior Economist
Speculation clogs up blockchains, making them harder to use and ultimately less valuable, a working paper suggests.
Bank of England's Stablecoin Ruling Targets Financial Stability, Exec Says
Financial stability was a key factor in the Bank of England's decision to hold stablecoin payment systems to the same regulatory standards as existing payment chains.
6 Central Banks Form Digital Currency Use Case Working Group
The working group will pool research into CBDCs.
Bank of England Sets Out Rules for Libra Launch in the UK
The central bank has finalized principles the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project must adopt before a U.K. launch.
'No Argument' for Replacing Dollar's Global Role With Crypto: Ex-Fed Official
The ex-official pushed back at a suggestion from the chief of the Bank of England that a Libra-like crypto should replace USD in global markets.
Bank of England Governor Says Facebook's Libra Crypto Will Be Scrutinized
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency could be subject to the "highest standards" in global regulations, said Bank of England governor Mark Carney.
UK Central Bank Says New Payments System Will Be Blockchain Friendly
The Bank of England confirmed it is going to update its Real-Time Gross Settlement system to potentially interact with blockchain-based forms.
Bank of England Warns Finance Firms Over Crypto Risks
A Bank of England official has warned banks and other financial firms about exposure to cryptocurrency-related assets in a letter.
Central Banks Will Jump-Start the Decentralization of Money
While the thought may disappoint cypherpunks, the first step of a transition toward a true "money of the people" will be implemented by central banks.
Bank of England Eyes Private Blockchain Oversight
The Bank of England is examining how to maintain data privacy over a DLT network while still allowing a regulatory window into transactions.
