Central Bank

Moscow, Russia
Russia's Central Bank Issues Warning on Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
The Bank of Russia, the country's central bank, has issued a new statement on the risks of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
Moscow, Russia

brazil, real
Brazil's Central Bank Considers Blockchain Settlement Prototype
Brazil's central bank is seeking to investigate possible use cases for blockchain tech and is now moving toward prototyping.
brazil, real

government, money
Cryptocurrency and Central Banks: The Quest to Dematerialize Money
A former central bank technologist takes a look at why central banks might consider issuing cryptocurrency – and the possible implications.
government, money

school, backpack
China's Central Bank Visits US on Blockchain Research Trip
Representatives from the People's Bank of China are now visiting the US in an attempt to get up to speed on blockchain tech and regulation.
school, backpack

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South Africa's Central Bank: It's 'Too Risky' to Launch a Cryptocurrency
A senior official for the South African Reserve Bank has spoken of the risks for the institution in launching its own cryptocurrency.
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Manilla, Philippines
Philippines Central Bank Grants First Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses
The central bank of the Philippines has granted licenses to two local bitcoin exchanges, according to local reports.
Manilla, Philippines

ukraine, europe
Ukraine's Central Bank Moves Closer to Cryptocurrency Regulation
The National Bank of Ukraine, the nation's central bank, is set to soon discuss how it should regulate cryptocurrencies.
ukraine, europe

Singapore
Buyers Beware: Singapore Central Bank Issues ICO Warning
Singapore’s central bank has issued a new warning to investors on the risks of initial coin offerings, or token sales.
Singapore

Chile
Chilean Regulator: Central Bank Cryptocurrencies May Be 'Many Years Away'
The head of Chile's central bank has said he believes a central bank-issued digital currency may be "many years" from coming to fruition.
Chile