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Reserve Bank of Australia

Australian Central Bank Sees ‘No Strong Public Policy Case’ for CBDC

Nikhilesh DeOct 14, 2020

The Australian central bank does not see a strong case for issuing a retail central bank digital currency, its head of payments policy said.

Payments

80% of Australians Know About Crypto but Only 1% Use It: Central Bank Study

Danny NelsonMar 20, 2020

Fewert than 1 percent of surveyed Australians paid for consumer goods with cryptocurrency in 2019, according to a new study by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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CBDCs

Australia’s Central Bank Kicks Off CBDC Research Project With ConsenSys as Partner

Kevin ReynoldsNov 1, 2020

The partnership, which also includes top Australian banks, will explore the possible use and implications of a wholesale form of central bank digital currency using distributed ledger technology.

Reserve Bank of Australia

2 APAC Nations Have Ruled Out Central Bank Digital Currencies

Wolfie ZhaoJun 26, 2018

The central banks of both Australia and New Zealand have said they do not plan to create their own digital currencies – at least for now.

Australia

Australia’s Central Bank is Conducting Internal Blockchain Research

Stan HigginsApr 13, 2017

Australia’s central bank is involved with several initiatives focused on blockchain technology, public records show.

Reserve Bank of Australia

Australia

Australian Central Bank Chief: Questions About Blockchain Remain

Pete RizzoDec 15, 2015

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Glenn Stevens has issued new comments on blockchain technology.

Australia

Australian Central Bank: Bitcoin Regulation Not Worth the Cost

Pete RizzoApr 7, 2015

The Reserve Bank of Australia does not believe that bitcoin should be regulated currently, arguing such action may require international cooperation.

Australia

Reserve Bank of Australia: Bitcoin ‘limited risk’ to payment systems

Kadhim ShubberApr 30, 2014

Australia's central bank has spelled out the perceived risks of bitcoin adoption in a document only recently made public.

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