central banks
DLT Not Ready to Replace Settlement Systems, ECB and BoJ Say
The Bank of Japan and the ECB have said that blockchain technology is too "immature" to replace their real-time settlement systems.
Barclays, HSBC Join Settlement Coin as Bank Blockchain Test Enters New Phase
Utility Settlement Coin is moving into its third phase – building a kind of blockchain-based fiat testnet – with six new partners.
Citi Speaks: State-Backed Cryptocurrency Key to Blockchain Adoption
Citi's head of cash management for Asia-Pacific explains why state-issued currencies on a blockchain could supercharge the technology's potential.
Bank of England: DLT Shift Could Lead to New Securities Monopolies
The U.K.'s central bank has warned that a shift to DLT could bring about both positive and unwelcome changes in the securities settlement industry.
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.
Polish Regulators Warn Banks and Consumers on Cryptocurrency Risks
Poland's central bank has said that investors and banks should avoid dealing with digital currencies like bitcoin and ether.
Colu Open-Sources Protocol to Help Central Banks Issue Digital Currencies
Colu is open-sourcing its banking infrastructure known as Bankbox and becoming "blockchain agnostic" to ease adoption among cryptocurrency issuers.
How a Tiny Island Could Give Cryptocurrency a Big Boost
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses how efforts in the Caribbean to harness public blockchain tech could lead to regional transformation.
Bank of Japan Fintech Head: Don't Expect Central Banks to Lead DLT
In an exclusive interview, Bank of Japan's Yuko Kawai discussed how blockchain is emerging as one of the "hottest topics" among central banks.
PBOC Researcher: Can Cryptocurrency & Central Banks Coexist?
The People's Bank of China shares new research into how a digital currency economy could coexist with central banks.
