Central Bank
Quick Blockchain Adoption a 'Myth', Says Russian Central Banker
Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank.
'Settlement Coin' Is All About Banks, Not Blockchain
The design of a high-profile project should give the public pause about how banks are seeking to apply blockchain, analyst Frances Coppola argues.
South African Central Bank 'Open' to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
South Africa’s central bank is “open” to cryptocurrencies and blockchain, according to new statements from its governor.
RBI Calls on Indian Banks to Explore Blockchain
A member of India's central bank has encouraged further collaboration between banks and startups to advance blockchain tech.
Dutch Central Bank Presents Results of Cryptocurrency Experiments
A senior official for the central bank of The Netherlands recently presented the results of two internal cryptocurrency tests.
Bank of Canada Deputy Governor: Cooperation Needed to Advance Distributed Ledgers
Bank of Canada's Carolyn Wilkins explains how distributed ledgers could solve old problems while creating new challenges in the financial sector.
Only a Test: Bank of Canada Comments on CAD-Coin Trial
Canada's central bank says that its 'CAD-coin' project isn't intended for use as an actual interbank payment system, but merely as a test.
Bank of Canada Demos Blockchain-Based Digital Dollar
The Central Bank of Canada revealed yesterday it is developing a digital version of the Canadian dollar based on blockchain technology.
Digital Currency 'Still on the Agenda' at Russian Central Bank
The head of a unit at the Russian central bank focused in part on FinTech sees a potential role for blockchain use in finance and other industries.
