central banks
Russia's Top Officials Unable to Agree on Crypto Regulation, Despite Putin's Call for Compromise
Top Russian government officials failed to reach an agreement on how to regulate cryptocurrencies despite President Vladimir Putin calling for a quick solution. "The Hash" co-host George Kaloudis said that while it's weird Russia isn't immediately banning crypto, this disagreement isn't surprising. Plus, the panel points to the central bank's continued stress about crypto risks and why maintaining that stance is like "beating a dead horse."
Russia to Regulate Crypto, Dispelling Fears of Ban
The Russian government will regulate cryptocurrencies with the support of the central bank, which previously called for a ban on crypto mining and trading. "The Hash" hosts discuss Russia moving to legitimize crypto assets as currencies and the implications for the local and global economy.
Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari on Crypto Market: ‘Thousands of Garbage Coins’
CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to make of Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, criticizing bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general. “It’s just a signal of how much the central bank is paying attention to the industry,” De said.
CEO Piyush Gupta: DBS Bank Thinks of Itself as Tech Company Offering Financial Services
During a pre-recorded speech at Consensus 2021, CEO Piyush Gupta noted the launch of DBS Digital Exchange and its upcoming fixed income token, the demand for digital assets from high-net-worth individuals and how its new platform could be vital to sending CBDCs (central bank digital currencies) across countries and central banks.
PayPal Exec: Most Central Banks Don't Have Appetite to Own Technology
During a 1:1 session at Consensus 2021, PayPal's VP & GM, Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, believes central banks know what they are doing on the technology side but doesn't think they have an appetite to own the technology stack and handle millions of consumer accounts.
Who Will Win the Race to Offer Crypto Services?
Securrency Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Campos on banks investing in the company and the larger implications for big banks and financial institutions racing to offer crypto services.
Will Central Banks Invest in Bitcoin?
Crypto trader and economist Alex Kruger weighs in on the near- and long-term future of the crypto markets, including whether or not central banks will invest in bitcoin. “Once the mainstream market accepts bitcoin as an alternative to gold, it becomes unavoidable,” Kruger said.
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.
