S. Korea’s Central Bank Forms Legal Panel to Advise on Possible Digital Currency Launch

The Bank of Korea has set up a legal panel to advise on possible regulatory sticking points for a future CBDC issuance.

Custody Provider Copper Joins Think Tank to Bridge Gap Between Traditional Finance and Crypto

Crypto custodian Copper is joining the Official Monetary and Financial Institution Forum's new think tank to discuss how central banks are evaluating digital currencies.

Saudi Monetary Authority Pumped Some of $13B Bank Infusion Using Blockchain

The central bank claims to have distributed 'part' of a recent $13 billion bank "liquidity enhancement" using blockchain tech.

Bank of Russia Wants to Put Mortgage Issuance on a Blockchain

Russia's is eyeing use cases for blockchain even as proposed legislation will clamp down on crypto.

India’s Central Bank Removes Lingering Confusion Over Banking for Crypto Firms

India's commercial banks can indeed provide banking services to traders and firms dealing in cryptocurrencies, the RBI has clarified.

First Mover: Bitcoin Could Get a Boost From Central Bank Digital Currencies

CBDCs might seem to be anathema to the mission statement of bitcoin, but they may prove to be a valuable on-ramp for new investors.

Central Banks Mull Creating a CBDC, but Not on a Blockchain: Survey

Forty-six central banks would consider a broader form of distributed ledger technology for a CBDC but aren't crazy about putting it on a blockchain.

CipherTrace Wants to Guide Central Banks on Their Digital Currency Projects

The blockchain analytics firm is launching an initiative to pitch itself to central banks as both a tech partner and a guiding influence on future digital currency projects.

New Zealand’s Central Bank Is Hiring a Money Futurist

New Zealand’s central bank is looking for a Head of Money and Cash to focus "on the future of money” and be a "thought leader" for digital currency.