Central Bank
Fed Paper: DLT and Digital Currency Could 'Change Payments Landscape'
A new working paper from a US central bank working group is predicting big things for DLT.
China's Central Bank is Testing a Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency
The People's Bank of China has reportedly tested a blockchain-based digital currency along with a number of major commercial banks.
UAE 'Virtual Currency' Restrictions Cast Uncertain Shadow on Bitcoin
The UAE central bank is seeking to prohibit the use of digital currencies in the financial sector.
Russia's Central Bank Adds Blockchain-Friendly Firm to FinTech Working Group
Russia’s central bank is continuing to grow its blockchain footprint.
Why There's Still Hope for Bitcoin Remittance Companies
Bitspark's George Harrap lists his takeaways from three years of running a bitcoin-based remittance startup.
Finland's Central Bank Organizes Blockchain Event
Finland’s central bank co-organized a seminar on blockchain last week.
Argentina's Central Bank is Warming Up to Blockchain
A hackathon held by Argentina's central bank shows that interest for blockchain is heating up in the one-time bitcoin hotbed.
Singapore's Central Bank to Test Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency
Blockchain consortium startup R3CEV and eight major banks are said to be participating in the forthcoming trial.
Sweden's Central Bank Considers Digital Currency Use
Sweden's central bank could soon launch its own digital currency – though it hasn't yet decided how the offering would work.
ACI is Paving the Way for Central Bank Blockchains
ACI's new central bank blockchain prototype demonstrates the potential for distributed ledgers to change global banking infrastructures.
