central banks
Taiwan's New Central Bank Chief Eyes Blockchain Boost
The incoming head of Taiwan's central bank has promised to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations.
BIS Chief Slams Bitcoin As Ponzi Scheme and Threat to Central Banks
The head of the Bank for International Settlements has blasted bitcoin as "a bubble," "a Ponzi scheme" and an "environmental disaster."
Bank of Israel: Cryptocurrencies Are Assets Not Currencies
The deputy governor of Israel's central bank has said that digital currencies like bitcoin are more of a financial asset than a currency.
What Wall Street Said About Bitcoin in 2017
To short or to long? Is bitcoin in a bubble? We summarized the various views from prominent figures in the finance world and the academia.
South Korea to Tighten Bitcoin Exchange Rules Amid ‘Speculative’ Boom
The South Korea now bans domestic cryptocurrency exchanges from allowing users to make transactions through anonymous accounts.
How Regulators Become Blockchain Innovators
Don't believe the crypto hype? On a large enough scale, no institution is safe from dramatic change, argues Central Bank of Aruba's Ryan Peterson.
2018: The Year Central Banks Begin Buying Cryptocurrency
A former central banker is predicting big changes on major central bank balance sheets as cryptocurrencies continue to gain adoption and market share.
The Ukrainian Central Bank Is Expanding Its Blockchain Team
Ukraine's central bank has expanded the group of people working to move the country's national currency to a blockchain.
Invest in Bitcoin 'At Your Own Risk,' Warns French Central Bank
The governor of the Bank of France has warned on the risks of investing in bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency "speculative."
Russian Central Bank Issues New Warning Against Cryptocurrencies
Russia's central bank warned against investing in cryptocurrencies in its annual Financial Stability Report released Tuesday.
