Central Bank
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.
ECB's Lagarde: We Want to Develop Digital Currencies but Won't Discourage Private Initiatives
Lagarde said the ECB will continue researching CBDCs and will not stand in the way of any private initiatives.
Stablecoin Crisis Could Wreck Global Finance, Fed Warns in New Report
The Fed warned that a stablecoin crisis could wreak havoc on the global economy and outlined the steps issuers must take to protect the status quo.
Burundi Central Bank Director: 'Strong Measures' Will Be Taken Against Crypto Traders
The Republic of Burundi banned all cryptocurrencies, stating the volatile, speculative and unregulated asset class presents too much risk for citizens.
Two Libertarians, Two Views on Bitcoin's Ability to Disrupt Fiat Money
“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’”
Iran Could Ban Bitcoin for Payments, Central Bank Report Suggests
The Iranian central bank has drafted a new report outlining cryptocurrency regulations in the country.
Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Electronic Money
Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.
Pakistan Bars Banks from Crypto and ICO Trading
A long-running cryptocurrency exchange in Pakistan is closing its door following a new advisory from the country's central bank.
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.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Fuel Bank Runs, BIS Says
A central bank-issued digital currency could fuel faster bank runs during periods of financial instability, the BIS said Monday.
