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Debate rages on how to regulate decentralized finance. (Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)
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Regulations
DeFi 'Casino' May Need New Global Regulator, German Central Banker Says
Joachim Wuermeling called for immediate discussions on how to treat DeFi as the Financial Stability Board prepares a rule book for the crypto sector.
Debate rages on how to regulate decentralized finance. (Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Jun 2, 2022 at 10:24 a.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2022
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Jens Weidmann. (Clemens Bilan/Getty Images)
Policy
Bundesbank
Bundesbank President Favors Limited Initial Role for Digital Euro
Jens Weidmann voiced concern that during crises consumers would hold all their money with the central bank, cutting off commercial banks’ funding.
Jens Weidmann. (Clemens Bilan/Getty Images)
By Jamie Crawley
Sep 14, 2021 at 8:34 a.m. UTC
Sep 14, 2021
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Germany
German Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated On a Global Scale
A director of Germany's central bank said at an event that cryptocurrencies must be regulated at a global scale, not just on a national level.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jan 15, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 15, 2018
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Bundesbank
Former Bundesbank Chief: Bitcoin Doesn't Meet Full Definition of a Currency
UBS chairman Axel Weber offered a strong rebuke of cryptocurrencies during an event in Zürich earlier today.
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By Stan Higgins
Oct 4, 2017 at 6:35 p.m. UTC
Oct 4, 2017
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Germany
German Central Bank Chief: Blockchain Could Make Markets Faster
Blockchain could help fuel a broader digitization drive in finance, according to the head of Germany’s central bank.
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By Garrett Keirns
Mar 16, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2017
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Blockchain technology
Bundesbank President: Blockchain is a 'Multi-Purpose Tool'
The head of Germany’s central bank spoke about the utility of blockchain during a G20 summit speech earlier this week.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 26, 2017 at 2:56 p.m. UTC
Jan 26, 2017
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Germany
German Central Bank Tests Blockchain Trading Prototype
Germany’s central bank has built a new blockchain prototype focused on securities trading and settlement.
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By Stan Higgins
Nov 28, 2016 at 8:01 p.m. UTC
Nov 28, 2016
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Germany
Bundesbank Board Member Warns Against 'Highly Speculative' Bitcoin
The Bundesbank's Carl-Ludwig Thiele has issued his second warning on the digital currency this year.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Mar 17, 2014 at 5:21 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2014
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Germany
German Central Bank Official Issues Another Bitcoin Warning
A German Bundesbank official has issued another bitcoin warning, reiterating the bank's earlier position on digital currencies.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Jan 7, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 7, 2014
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