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David L. Shrier
Tech
China
2020 Vision: 7 Trends Bringing Blockchain Into Focus in the Year Ahead
As the blockchain industry moves from experimentation to implementation, futurist David Shrier is following these seven bellwethers.
David L. Shrier
By David Shrier
Dec 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 23, 2019
ChinaGamingCybersecurityCustodyCBDCsYear in Review 2019
European Central Bank
Policy
Ecb
ECB Official Says Digital Currency Could Be an Alternative to Cash
A digital currency could ensure that citizens remain able to use central bank money even if cash is eventually no longer used, according to Benoît Cœuré.
European Central Bank
By David Pan
Nov 28, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 28, 2019
ECBCBDCs
The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.
Policy
France
French Central Banker Advocates for Blockchain-Based Settlements in Europe
The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech.
The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.
By Danny Nelson
Nov 25, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 25, 2019
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Federal reserve
Fed Reserve Evaluating Digital Dollar But Benefits Still Unclear, Says Chairman
Jerome Powell has said his institution is looking into the possibility of developing a digital currency, but the option throws up many policy questions and unclear benefits.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 20, 2019 at 12:16 p.m. UTC
Nov 20, 2019
Federal ReserveCentral BankingJerome PowellCBDCs
Elvira Nabiullina, Russia central bank chief. (Anton Veselov/Shutterstock)
Markets
Russia
Russian Central Bank Chief: 'No Obvious Need' for National Cryptocurrency
Russia's central bank sees no strong reason to launch a national cryptocurrency that would override the potential risks, according to its chief.
Elvira Nabiullina, Russia central bank chief. (Anton Veselov/Shutterstock)
By Daniel Palmer
Oct 10, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2019
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Markets
China
China's Central Bank 'Close' to Launching Official Digital Currency
An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency.
Credit: Shutterstock
By Daniel Palmer
Aug 12, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2019
ChinaPBOCNewsCentral BankingAsia Pacificcentral bank digital currencyCBDCsTechnology News
japan, currency
Markets
Cash
Bank of Japan: Adopting Central Bank Crypto Would Mean Dropping Cash
A Bank of Japan official has ruled out the launch of a central bank digital currency because to do so may require the country to abandon cash.
japan, currency
By Daniel Palmer
Jul 5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 5, 2019
CashBank of JapanRegulationNewsCentral BankingCBDCs
Marshall islands flag
Markets
Regulation
Marshall Islands Sets Up Non-Profit to Oversee National Digital Currency
The Marshall Islands has set up a not-for-profit organization to oversee the Pacific nation's digital legal tender, the SOV.
Marshall islands flag
By Benedict Alibasa
Jun 6, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2019
RegulationNewsMarshall IslandsCBDCs
Dr_Jens_Weidmann,_President_of_the_Deutsche_Bundesbank_(7024162425)
Markets
Germany
Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
The head of Germany's central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs.
Dr_Jens_Weidmann,_President_of_the_Deutsche_Bundesbank_(7024162425)
By Benedict Alibasa
Jun 3, 2019 at 1:04 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2019
GermanyRegulationNewsCentral Bankingcentral banksCBDCs
Vitas Vasiliauskas
Markets
Ecb
ECB Official Says Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency a 'Viable Option'
A European Central Bank council member has come out generally in favor of wholesale central bank digital currencies.
Vitas Vasiliauskas
By Yogita Khatri
May 28, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 28, 2019
ECBNewsCentral Bankingcentral banksCBDCs