Indian Central Banker: Potential of Blockchain Currencies 'Overstated'
A deputy governor for the Reserve Bank of India critiqued digital currencies such as bitcoin in a speech today.
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Mar 1, 2017 at 2:05 p.m. UTC
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Canada’s Central Bank is 'Open' to More Blockchain Tests
Canada’s central bank said it’s willing to try out more blockchain prototypes, according to one of its senior officials.
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Feb 23, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
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Project Jasper: Lessons From Bank of Canada's First Blockchain Project
Canada's central bank discusses new takeaways from six months of distributed ledger experimentation.
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Feb 10, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
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The Philippines Just Released New Rules for Bitcoin Exchanges
The central bank of the Philippines has released new guidelines for bitcoin exchanges operating in the country.
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Feb 7, 2017 at 2:35 p.m. UTC
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France's Central Bank Wants to Work With More Blockchain Startups
France’s central bank is opening up a new innovation lab, with an eye to collaborate with blockchain startups.
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Feb 6, 2017 at 4:28 p.m. UTC
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Fed Paper: DLT and Digital Currency Could 'Change Payments Landscape'
A new working paper from a US central bank working group is predicting big things for DLT.
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Jan 27, 2017 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
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China's Central Bank is Testing a Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency
The People's Bank of China has reportedly tested a blockchain-based digital currency along with a number of major commercial banks.
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Jan 26, 2017 at 4:20 a.m. UTC
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UAE 'Virtual Currency' Restrictions Cast Uncertain Shadow on Bitcoin
The UAE central bank is seeking to prohibit the use of digital currencies in the financial sector.
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Jan 17, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
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Russia's Central Bank Adds Blockchain-Friendly Firm to FinTech Working Group
Russia’s central bank is continuing to grow its blockchain footprint.
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Jan 16, 2017 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
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Why There's Still Hope for Bitcoin Remittance Companies
Bitspark's George Harrap lists his takeaways from three years of running a bitcoin-based remittance startup.
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Jan 2, 2017 at 2:43 p.m. UTC
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