Central Banking
Lawmakers Want to See Bitcoin Become an Official Currency in Australia
Two Australian lawmakers have formed a parliamentary group to push government to better accommodate cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Indian Securities Regulator Reveals Plans to Study Blockchain
India's securities markets watchdog has announced that it will explore blockchain for potential applications to its regulatory oversight processes.
Chilean Regulator: Central Bank Cryptocurrencies May Be 'Many Years Away'
The head of Chile's central bank has said he believes a central bank-issued digital currency may be "many years" from coming to fruition.
Singapore Central Bank: Token Sales May Be Subject to Securities Laws
Singapore's central bank has released new guidance on blockchain tokens and ICOs, adopting a similar stance to that taken by the SEC last week.
Irish Central Bank Chief: Blockchain is One of 'The Largest Policy Challenges'
New technologies like blockchain represent a major policy challenge, according to the head of Ireland's central bank.
Philippine Central Bank Sees Few Applicants for Crypto Exchange License
The central bank of the Philippines has seen little interest in its cryptocurrency exchange licensing scheme, according to a report.
Belarus Central Bank Approves Blockchain Use For Bank Guarantees
The central bank of Belarus has cleared the way for domestic banks to use blockchain as part of their processes of transmitting bank guarantees.
Kosovo's First Bitcoin ATM Sparks Central Bank Warning
A new bitcoin ATM installation has sparked debate in Kosovo, where regulators and entrepreneurs are splitting opinion on the launch.
Details Emerge on Singapore Central Bank's Blockchain R&D
Singapore's "Project Ubin" is being built so that all cross-border payments and securities settlements can occur almost instantly.
Faster Payments? Startup Pitches Federal Reserve Group on Cryptocurrency
A new Federal Reserve report highlights creative proposals for how the central bank might adapt to changes in technology.
