Central Banking

(Rachel Sun/Coindesk)
Is Powell 2022’s Paul Volcker? The Answer Matters to Bitcoin
Bitcoin's success depends on whether Powell, like Volcker, can successfully moderate inflation and restore trust in the fiat system.
(Rachel Sun/Coindesk)

Havana, Cuba (Spencer Everett/Unsplash)
Central Bank of Cuba to License Digital Asset Service Providers
Licenses will be valid for one year and may be extended for an additional year, the bank said Tuesday.
Havana, Cuba (Spencer Everett/Unsplash)

Honduras's flag (Hector Emilio Gonzalez/Unsplash)
Honduras’ Central Bank Debunks Bitcoin as Legal Tender Rumors
The BCH is, however, studying the feasibility of a central bank digital currency.
Honduras's flag (Hector Emilio Gonzalez/Unsplash)

Where Is Bitcoin Headed Next?
Where Is Bitcoin Headed Next?
CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun look ahead to next week in the world of bitcoin as the crypto market consolidates and gl...
Where Is Bitcoin Headed Next?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has held power for nearly twenty years. Erdogan has cut interest rates despite high inflation, in a short-term bid to prop up Turkey's economy (Antonio Masiello, Getty Images)
Turkey Makes the Case for Bitcoin as Erdogan Runs the Autocrat’s Inflation Playbook
The longtime ruler’s unhinged monetary policy follows a familiar pattern – and it’s pushing some Turks toward bitcoin.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has held power for nearly twenty years. Erdogan has cut interest rates despite high inflation, in a short-term bid to prop up Turkey's economy (Antonio Masiello, Getty Images)

Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Johnny Bhalla on Unsplash)
RBA Steps Up CBDC Research but Is Not Convinced There Is a Policy Case Yet: Official
The Reserve Bank of Australia thinks it’s plausible that crypto becomes “niche” once stablecoins and CBDCs are in full force.
Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Johnny Bhalla on Unsplash)

Peru flag (Shutterstock)
Peru’s Central Bank Is Developing a CBDC
The central bank’s president said that the country is partnering with other central banks in the issuance of a domestic CBDC.
Peru flag (Shutterstock)

The Bank of Spain, the country's central bank (Shutterstock)
Spain’s Central Bank Requesting Financial Institutions to Outline Crypto Plans Until 2024: Report
The Spanish financial authority is asking banks to report on their business relationships with crypto service providers and exposure to crypto.
The Bank of Spain, the country's central bank (Shutterstock)

Argentina
Cryptocurrencies ‘Concern’ Argentina’s Central Bank President
Miguel Pesce said that Argentina’s central bank is monitoring cryptocurrencies to ensure they’re not being used to avoid exchange controls.
Argentina

Benoît Cœuré, head of the BIS Innovation Hub.
BIS Seeking Blockchain Expert to Lead Digital Currency Research
BIS is looking for a blockchain engineer to take a lead on its digital currency initiatives, which includes CBDC and digital security research.
Benoît Cœuré, head of the BIS Innovation Hub.