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BoE
Markets
Ripple
UK Central Bank Tests Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments
The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
BoE
By Stan Higgins
Jul 11, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2017
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Markets
China
China's Central Bank Opens New Digital Currency Research Institute
The People's Bank of China released the official address and other details about its new cryptocurrency research institute this week.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 30, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2017
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Markets
Russia
Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks
The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 29, 2017 at 4:40 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2017
RussiaRegulationNewsVladimir PutinCentral BankingRegulationsLegal
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Markets
Payments
Cambodia's Central Bank Pushes Ahead with Blockchain Payments Trials
The National Bank of Cambodia has said it will continue to develop interbank payment solutions using blockchain tech.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 21, 2017 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2017
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Markets
China
Warning: Cryptocurrency Scams Are Posing as China's Central Bank
The central bank of China has issued a new warning over fraudulent activities in the cryptocurrency sector.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 19, 2017 at 9:40 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
ChinaAsiaCentral BankNewsCentral Bankingbusiness news
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Markets
Thailand
Bank of Thailand Governor Heralds Blockchain's Coming Impact
The Bank of Thailand has issued new remarks that highlight its evolving thinking on blockchain and distributed ledgers.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jun 19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
ThailandAsiaRegulationNewsCentral BankingLegalbusiness news
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Markets
Russia
Russia's National Payment Card Provider: Blockchain Isn't for Us
New statements by Russia's top card issuer suggests the domestic financial industry is still warming slowly to blockchain.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 19, 2017 at 2:40 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
RussiaBank of RussiaRegulationNewsCentral BankingLegal
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Markets
People's bank of china
Former People's Bank of China Official to Give Cryptocurrency Lecture
A former official of China's central bank is set to give a lecture on cryptocurrencies later this month.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 15, 2017 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2017
People's Bank of ChinaRegulationNewsCentral Banking
Astana, Kazakhstan
Markets
Investment
Kazakhstan's Central Bank Tests Blockchain App for Debt Sales
The central bank of Kazakhstan has revealed it is looking to harness blockchain tech to sell short-term notes to investors.
Astana, Kazakhstan
By Stan Higgins
Jun 13, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
Jun 13, 2017
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Markets
China
Chinese Regulators Expected to Release Bitcoin Exchange Rules This Month
China’s central bank is reportedly expected to release new rules for bitcoin exchanges later this month.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 8, 2017 at 5:23 p.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2017
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