‘Digital Currency Is Basically A Fallacy’ Says Finland Central Bank
The Bank of Finland (BoF) has released a 133-page paper arguing the concept of digital currency is an "illusion." BoF: ...
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‘All Wrong’: Cryptocurrency Industry Rebukes Australian Banker For Bitcoin Complaints
A senior Australia central bank official who called Bitcoin "fascinating" but its blockchain "inefficient" has come under fire for plagiarism ...
IMF: Crypto Assets Could ‘Reduce Demand’ For Central Bank Money
In light of the global financial crisis of 2008, the invention of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has caused many to ...
Mark Carney: Bank of England Open to Idea of Central Bank Issued Digital Currency
Mark Carney, the governor of the United Kingdom's central bank - the Bank of England - spoke on a recent panel ...
Swiss Government Orders Preliminary Report on State-Issued E-Franc Cryptocurrency
The Swiss government appears to be taking concrete steps in going forward with its plans to create a state-issued cryptocurrency. ...
Blockchain Technology Adoption could Kickstart Cashless Economy in the U.S.
Rod Garratt, a former Fed executive believes blockchain technology will soon kickstart a full-blown cashless economy in the United States. ...
Bitcoin Will Pop ‘Real Bubble’ Created by Central Banks, Senior Advocate Says
Jon Matonis, co-founder of the Bitcoin Foundation went on record proclaiming his assertive position on Bitcoin not being a bubble. ...
‘Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Destabilize the Global Economy’ Says Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
While the central banks of some countries are hoping to be a part of the virtual currency revolution, the Bank ...
