Iran Plans National Cryptocurrency as New US Sanctions Loom Iran may soon issue its own cryptocurrency in a move aimed to bypass economic sanctions enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump.… Read More
Central Banks Will Jump-Start the Decentralization of Money While the thought may disappoint cypherpunks, the first step of a transition toward a true “money of the people” will be implemented by central banks.… Read More
Norway’s Central Bank Mulls Digital Currency as Cash Use Declines Norges Bank has released a report suggesting it might one day launch a digital currency as citizens continue to turn away from physical money.… Read More
Fed Governor Says ‘No Compelling Need’ for US Central Bank Crypto Fed governor Lael Brainard has said that cryptocurrencies do not pose a threat, and there is “no compelling need” for a Fed-issued digital currency.… Read More