Russia’s Central Bank Mulls Ethereum System for Pan-Eurasian Payments The Central Bank of Russia may use its ethereum-based Masterchain software to communicate financial messaging across the Eurasian Economic Union.… Read More
Report: Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies The chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan told Sputnik News it is seeking an all-encompassing ban on cryptocurrency exchanges and mining. … Read More
China’s Central Bank Eyes Crypto as Possible Yuan Risk The People’s Bank of China says cryptocurrencies will be a top priority for the agency this year, in an effort to protect the national currency.… Read More
State Digital Currency Still On Agenda, Says China Blockchain Research Lead China is still in the process of developing a state digital currency, the chief of a government-funded blockchain research center has said.… Read More
Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.… Read More
G20 Calls for Crypto Regulation Recommendations By July Argentina’s Central Bank chairman, Frederico Sturzenegger, said the G20 members are looking for “specific recommendations” on cryptocurrencies. … Read More
Report: Russians Helped Venezuela Launch the Petro Time Magazine reported Tuesday that the Russian government helped Venezuela develop the petro cryptocurrency with the support of Vladimir Putin.… Read More
US Treasury Publishes 5 Tips For Blockchain Projects The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.… Read More
France’s Central Bank: Keep Financial Institutions Out of Crypto A report from the Bank of France advocates strict regulations for crypto-assets, including a ban on activity by banks, insurers and trust companies.… Read More
UK Government Announces New Cryptocurrency Research Effort The U.K. government will launch new research aimed to explore the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, a minister has said.… Read More