Central Banking
'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Raised as Fed Chair Janet Yellen Testifies Before Congress
As Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen testified before Congress today, one attendee had some attention-grabbing advice: buy some bitcoin.
UK Central Bank Tests Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments
The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
China's Central Bank Opens New Digital Currency Research Institute
The People's Bank of China released the official address and other details about its new cryptocurrency research institute this week.
Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks
The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.
Cambodia's Central Bank Pushes Ahead with Blockchain Payments Trials
The National Bank of Cambodia has said it will continue to develop interbank payment solutions using blockchain tech.
Warning: Cryptocurrency Scams Are Posing as China's Central Bank
The central bank of China has issued a new warning over fraudulent activities in the cryptocurrency sector.
Bank of Thailand Governor Heralds Blockchain's Coming Impact
The Bank of Thailand has issued new remarks that highlight its evolving thinking on blockchain and distributed ledgers.
Russia's National Payment Card Provider: Blockchain Isn't for Us
New statements by Russia's top card issuer suggests the domestic financial industry is still warming slowly to blockchain.
Former People's Bank of China Official to Give Cryptocurrency Lecture
A former official of China's central bank is set to give a lecture on cryptocurrencies later this month.
Kazakhstan's Central Bank Tests Blockchain App for Debt Sales
The central bank of Kazakhstan has revealed it is looking to harness blockchain tech to sell short-term notes to investors.
