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European Central Bank Calls for DLT Post-Trade Interoperability
An ECB research report argues for greater interoperability between DLT and traditional systems as new services come online.
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DLT Not Ready to Replace Settlement Systems, ECB and BoJ Say
The Bank of Japan and the ECB have said that blockchain technology is too "immature" to replace their real-time settlement systems.
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ECB President: Cryptocurrency Price Boom Having Limited Effect on Economy
The president of the European Union's central bank has issued new remarks that touch on the rising price of cryptocurrencies.
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ECB DLT Lead: Central Banks Won't Compete on Blockchain Tech
CoinDesk's new one-on-one interview with the DLT lead at the European Central Bank explores the institution's current engagement on the tech.
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European Central Bank: Still Too Early for DLT in Eurozone
The ECB has once again shot down the idea that it might use distributed ledger tech as part of its market infrastructure in the near future.
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ECB Paper: Distributed Ledgers Likely to Bring 'Gradual' Change
The European Central Bank has published a working paper on blockchain tech, examining its potential role in securities markets.
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European Central Bank Exploring Blockchain Tech Applications
In a new report, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said it is investigating blockchain use within its securities and payments settlement systems.
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European Central Bank: Digital Currencies 'Inherently Unstable'
The European Central Bank has released a new report on digital currencies, calling them an "inherently unstable" yet innovative technology.
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Italian Central Bank: No AML Requirement for Bitcoin Exchanges
Digital currency exchanges are not required to comply with anti-money laundering rules, according to new guidance from the Banca d'Italia.
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Spanish Political Party Calls for Bitcoin Regulation
A Spanish political party has submitted a proposal to the country's Congress outlining the need for bitcoin regulation.
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