Gov’ts Should Be Neutral on FB’s Libra
Potential benefits of Facebook’s Libra should be made possible despite the existing regulatory uncertainty and associated risks, Germany’s central bank said. In a monthly bulletin
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Palestinian Authority Considering Crypto to Replace Israeli Shekel
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh reiterated that his government is considering using cryptocurrency as an alternative to the Israeli shekel fiat currency, English-language local media
Libra Won’t Launch Until Regulators Are Satisfied
Benoit Coeure, a board member of the European Central Bank, said that Facebook’s Libra coin will not launch until global regulators are satisfied. Speaking to
Bank of Thailand Is Open to Discuss Libra, Concerned Over Security
Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob said that the institution is open to discussing Facebook’s Libra stablecoin with the company, local media Xinhuanet reported on
European Central Bank Policymaker Says Stablecoins Not Cause for Alarm
A European Central Bank (ECB) official has stated that users should be aware of the risks associated with the stablecoins use, but not to be
Bundesbank Head Says Don’t Suppress ‘Innovative Concepts’ Like Libra
The head of Germany’s central bank Jens Weidmann spoke in favor of Facebook’s Libra during a recent G7 event. Bundesbank head warns against suppressing innovation
Bank of English Governor on Libra as a Solution to Financial Problems
Bank of England governor Mark Carney said that people need to acknowledge the issues Facebook is attempting to solve with Libra, regardless of the project’s
Iran Plans to Allow Crypto Mining, Central Bank of Iran Governor Says
Iranian authorities are planning to authorize cryptocurrency mining, as the governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) declared, news agency PressTV reported on July
Cryptos Are Not a Threat to Financial Stability
Central Bank of Germany representative Burkhard Balz said that cryptocurrencies do not pose a threat to financial stability during a talk at the European Parliament
CBDCs Hold No Interest Without Full Anonymity: Banxico Deputy Governor
Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) will not hold much interest for the general public unless they provide full anonymity, the deputy governor of Mexico’s central