central banks
ECB Speeds €1.85T Stimulus Program as Lagarde Frets Over 'Premature Tightening'
The overall program's size was left intact, along with the March 2022 end date, but the pace of stimulus is now set to increase.
Banks Are Adopting Crypto but What About Credit Unions?
Are credit unions interested in crypto? Kyle Hauptman, vice chair of the National Credit Union Administration, discusses what credit unions could do with crypto and the crypto regulatory guidance he would like to see for credit unions. Plus, an explanation of how credit unions differ from banks.
Inflation Is on the Rise in the Euro Area. Here’s What That Means for Crypto Demand in Europe
Daniel Lacalle, chief economist at Tressis, shares his insights on European markets including differences in regulation, Europe’s response to the European Central Bank’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and how the euro’s inflation is driving demand for BTC differently across northern and southern Europe.
Ripple Pilots Private Ledger for Central Bank Digital Currencies
The CBDC platform will be powered by the same blockchain technology as Ripple's public XRP Ledger.
India Grants Crypto Holders Reprieve Ahead of Likely Ban: Report
The window of opportunity for investors to cash out to fiat is expected to be between three and six months.
BIS Plans Platform for Testing Central Bank Digital Currencies in Cross-Border Payments
The new platform was announced as part of the BIS Innovation Hub's priorities and programs for 2021.
Coronavirus Driving Interest in CBDCs, Say Central Bank Chiefs
Central banks meeting in Russia said the coronavirus pandemic is a driving force behind growing interest in national digital currencies.
Benoit Coeure Spells Out BIS Plan for CBDC Trial Starting in 2020
BIS is planning a proof-of-concept trial of a CBDC in collaboration with the Swiss central bank.
Digital Ruble 'Promising,' Pilot Likely in 2021, Says Bank of Russia Chief
The Bank of Russia might launch its own CBDC, a digital ruble, after piloting the project at the end of next year, its chairwoman said.
Philippines Central Bank Governor: No Digital Peso Before 2023
The central bank won’t pursue a CBDC for the duration of Governor Benjamin Diokno's term, which ends in 2023.
