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Burundi Central Bank Director: ‘Strong Measures’ Will Be Taken Against Crypto Traders

Daniel KuhnSep 4, 2019

The Republic of Burundi banned all cryptocurrencies, stating the volatile, speculative and unregulated asset class presents too much risk for citizens.

Economics

Two Libertarians, Two Views on Bitcoin’s Ability to Disrupt Fiat Money

Alyssa HertigAug 14, 2019

“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’”

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Stablecoin Crisis Could Wreck Global Finance, Fed Warns in New Report

Danny NelsonNov 15, 2019

The Fed warned that a stablecoin crisis could wreak havoc on the global economy and outlined the steps issuers must take to protect the status quo. 

Iran

Iran Could Ban Bitcoin for Payments, Central Bank Report Suggests

Leigh CuenStan HigginsJan 29, 2019

The Iranian central bank has drafted a new report outlining cryptocurrency regulations in the country.

Law

Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Electronic Money

Muyao ShenJul 5, 2018

Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.

Exchanges

Pakistan Bars Banks from Crypto and ICO Trading

David FloydApr 6, 2018

A long-running cryptocurrency exchange in Pakistan is closing its door following a new advisory from the country's central bank.

Switzerland

Swiss Central Banker: State-Backed Crypto Would Pose ‘Incalculable Risks’

David FloydApr 5, 2018

Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Andrea Maechler sees value in blockchain, but argues central banks should stay out of consumer payments.

Central Bank

Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Fuel Bank Runs, BIS Says

Stan HigginsMar 12, 2018

A central bank-issued digital currency could fuel faster bank runs during periods of financial instability, the BIS said Monday.

Ripple

Saudi Central Bank to Test Ripple Payments Tech

Stan HigginsFeb 14, 2018

Ripple has struck a deal with Saudi Arabia's central bank on a pilot program that will see banks in the country trial the company's tech.

Lithuania

Lithuania’s Central Bank Unveils Blockchain Startup Sandbox

Stan HigginsJan 15, 2018

The central bank of Lithuania has launched a new regulatory "sandbox" for startups working with blockchain.

Futures

End of Inflation? The Radical Vision of Futures-Backed Cryptocurrency

Michael del CastilloJan 15, 2018

An expert at software giant SAP has a radical idea for how central banks can eliminate inflation with cryptocurrency assets.

China

China on a Blockchain? Maybe in 2018

Chun Yin CheungDec 30, 2017

China may have moved to ban crypto activities in 2017, but that doesn't mean the country won't be a major player in the year ahead.

Federal Reserve

A Central Bank Cryptocurrency? Not in 2018

JP KoningDec 26, 2017

Central bank digital currencies may sound like a nice idea, but blogger JP Koning argues they'll remain just that in 2018 – an idea.

Iran

Iranian Central Banker: ‘Risky’ Bitcoin Requires Review

Sujha SundararajanNov 14, 2017

A deputy director from the Central Bank of Iran is reviewing the country's cryptocurrency policy amid a wider fintech push.

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