Central Bank News

Bitcoin critic and general manager at the Bank for International Settlements advised against the issuance of CBDCs.

The Central Bank of Russia has suggested that the parliament set a yearly limit of $9,100 for crypto assets transactions performed by “unqualified investors.”

The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued new cryptocurrency regulation, after releasing draft proposals last year.

The two-month-long pilot involved central bank employees, with results now being analyzed, a senior official says.

A postdoctoral researcher from the University of Luxembourg believes central banks are very interested in launching CBDCs.

Bahrain’s central bank is launching a regulatory sandbox to allow blockchain and crypto companies to work in the country, according to a gov’t official.

Japan’s central bank examines central bank digital currencies in a new report, laying out their benefits and drawbacks.

The Iranian national digital currency is still underway. Time for an overview on a controversial issue in a controversial country.

The Central Bank of Chile issues a detailed report on cryptocurrencies, stating they have no potential to substitute traditional money.

“The emergence of crypto-assets may challenge any framework,” according to the Financial Stability Board.

Member of the European Parliament Eva Kaili declared that central banks have too much control over people’s deposits.

Spain’s central bank has issued a reminder to citizens warning of the risks involved in transacting unregulated cryptocurrencies.

Philippine bank Union Bank is reportedly launching the country’s first two-way cryptocurrency ATM.

Consumer trust in CBDCs could spell disaster for smaller private lenders, a new report warns.

Tencent statistics show an almost 50/50 split over support for a central bank digital currency appearing from Beijing.