Central Banking
Fed Governor Calls Out Crypto Market 'Volatility'
Lael Brainard, a governor at the U.S. Federal Reserve, has said bitcoin and its peers raise investor protection and money laundering concerns.
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.
Report: Kazakhstan's Central Bank Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies
The chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan told Sputnik News it is seeking an all-encompassing ban on cryptocurrency exchanges and mining.
China's Central Bank Eyes Crypto as Possible Yuan Risk
The People's Bank of China says cryptocurrencies will be a top priority for the agency this year, in an effort to protect the national currency.
State Digital Currency Still On Agenda, Says China's Blockchain Lead
China is still in the process of developing a state digital currency, the chief of a government-funded blockchain research center has said.
Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank
A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.
G20 Calls for Crypto Regulation Recommendations By July
Argentina's Central Bank chairman, Frederico Sturzenegger, said the G20 members are looking for "specific recommendations" on cryptocurrencies.
Report: Russians Helped Venezuela Launch the Petro
Time Magazine reported Tuesday that the Russian government helped Venezuela develop the petro cryptocurrency with the support of Vladimir Putin.
US Treasury Publishes 5 Tips For Blockchain Projects
The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.
France's Central Bank: Keep Financial Institutions Out of Crypto
A report from the Bank of France advocates strict regulations for crypto-assets, including a ban on activity by banks, insurers and trust companies.
