Central Bank
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.
Saudi Central Bank to Test Ripple Payments Tech
Ripple has struck a deal with Saudi Arabia's central bank on a pilot program that will see banks in the country trial the company's tech.
Lithuania's Central Bank Unveils Blockchain Startup Sandbox
The central bank of Lithuania has launched a new regulatory "sandbox" for startups working with blockchain.
End of Inflation? The Radical Vision of Futures-Backed Cryptocurrency
An expert at software giant SAP has a radical idea for how central banks can eliminate inflation with cryptocurrency assets.
China on a Blockchain? Maybe in 2018
China may have moved to ban crypto activities in 2017, but that doesn't mean the country won't be a major player in the year ahead.
A Central Bank Cryptocurrency? Not in 2018
Central bank digital currencies may sound like a nice idea, but blogger JP Koning argues they'll remain just that in 2018 – an idea.
Iranian Central Banker: 'Risky' Bitcoin Requires Review
A deputy director from the Central Bank of Iran is reviewing the country's cryptocurrency policy amid a wider fintech push.
Swaziland Central Bank Governor: It's 'Not Wise' to Dismiss Cryptocurrency
The central bank of Swaziland is conducting research into the local use of cryptocurrencies, its governor said last week.
London Stock Exchange Exec: Fiat Cash Impeding Blockchain Trials
An exec from the London Stock Exchange hinted at growing pains for bank blockchains Tueday, suggesting fiat currencies may be hindering innovation.
Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols 'Unlikely to Be Effective'
Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.
