central banks
Russian Central Bank Chief: 'No Obvious Need' for National Cryptocurrency
Russia's central bank sees no strong reason to launch a national cryptocurrency that would override the potential risks, according to its chief.
Swiss Central Bank to Explore Use of Digital Franc in Settling Trades
Switzerland’s central bank and the SIX stock exchange will study using a central bank digital currency to settle trades of tokenized assets.
ING's Chief Economist Predicts Central Bank Digital Currencies in 2-3 Years
Dutch bank ING's chief economist has said Facebook's Libra is pressuring central banks to launch their own digital currencies, and soon.
Japan's Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation
The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.
Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks
The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.
Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook's Cryptocurrency
Japan's central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency.
Russia's Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency
The head of Russia's central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency.
14 Banks, 5 Tokens: Inside Fnality's Expansive Vision for Interbank Blockchains
Fresh off a $63 million fundraise, execs at bank blockchain consortium Fnality shed some light on the often-secretive project's plan to tokenize fiat currency.
Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will continue to regulate cryptocurrency use in the country, senior officials have said.
Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
The head of Germany's central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs.
