central banks
Argentina Back in Crisis: Should the Government Buy Bitcoin?
A proposal to place a sliver of Argentina's central bank reserves in bitcoin is worth taking seriously, given the country's current dire straits.
India Eyes State Digital Currency to Cut $90 Million Banknote Bill
The Reserve Bank of India is mulling a central bank digital currency as a means to reduce the country's huge spend on minting physical cash.
As Central Banks Go Digital, Crypto Competition Looms
The race is on to build the best "stablecoin" – a cryptocurrency with mechanisms aimed to reduce price volatility built in.
UK Central Bank Says New Payments System Will Be Blockchain Friendly
The Bank of England confirmed it is going to update its Real-Time Gross Settlement system to potentially interact with blockchain-based forms.
EU Report Says Cryptocurrencies 'Unlikely' to Challenge Central Banks
Cryptocurrencies are "unlikely" to shake up the dominance of central banks and sovereign currencies, the EU's newest report says.
St Louis Fed Now Tracks Crypto Prices on Its Research Database
The St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank is now tracking the prices of four top cryptos in its economic research database, FRED.
Brazil's Central Bank Plans Blockchain Data Exchange for Regulators
Banco Central do Brasil is building a blockchain platform to ensure the authenticity of data exchanged between financial authorities.
What Would Happen to Crypto in a Global Market Meltdown?
CoinDesk advisory board director Michael Casey takes a look at the state of investor psychology as it relates to the crypto markets today.
The Fed Should 'Get Serious' About Crypto, Says Former FDIC Chair
Former chair of the FDIC, Sheila Bair, writes on the viability of CBDCs and their need for further investigation.
Bank of Italy Official: Central Banks Not Ready to Issue Digital Currencies
The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy believes that central banks are not yet ready to issue institute-backed digital currencies.
