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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.
Swiss Central Banker: State-Backed Crypto Would Pose 'Incalculable Risks'
Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Andrea Maechler sees value in blockchain, but argues central banks should stay out of consumer payments.
R3 Researcher: Central Bank Blockchain Could Go Live In 2018
South Korea's first major blockchain conference saw discussion of the possibility of a central bank cryptocurrency Wednesday.
Russia's Central Bank Mulls Ethereum System for Pan-Eurasian Payments
The Central Bank of Russia may use its ethereum-based Masterchain software to communicate financial messaging across the Eurasian Economic Union.
BankChain Project Launches Blockchain Exchange for Stressed Assets
The India-based consortium has launched a blockchain-based exchange for trading non-performing assets.
TD Bank Considers Public Blockchain for Asset Tracking
A newly published patent application indicates that TD Bank may be considering the use of a public blockchain for certain kinds of transactions.
Chile's State-Owned Bank Cutting Ties with Crypto Exchanges
Chile's public bank will terminate the accounts of three cryptocurrency exchange clients within 10 days, according to a local news report.
Danske Bank Rules Out Crypto Trading But Won't Block Credit Cards
The biggest bank in Denmark is banning cryptocurrencies from its trading platforms, but will still allow credit card purchases for general customers.
Hyperledger Tech Heats Up Ahead of Software Debuts
2018 is shaping up to be a watershed year for enterprise-grade blockchain, with the upcoming launch of four Hyperledger solutions into version 1.0.
Bank of England to Test DLT Use in New Settlement System
The Bank of England has launched a proof of concept that will explore DLT-compatibility with its real time gross settlement service.
