Iran central bank bans cryptocurrency dealings
Iran's central bank has banned the country's banks from dealing in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, over money-laundering concerns, the state news agency IRNA reported on Sunday as the country tries to halt a currency crisis......»»
Iran Central Bank Makes Bitcoin Trading Illegal
Authored by Helen Partz via CoinTelegraph.com, Buying and selling cryptocurrencies like bitcoin is illegal in Iran, a senior gove.....»»
Facebook Libra Threat Could Spur Work on China’s National Digital Currency: PBoC Official
China's central bank could hasten development of its own digital cash to counter the threat posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, an official says......»»
Facebook"s Cryptocurrency Plan Draws ECB Warning on Regulation
Financial regulators must act fast to prepare for the push by U.S. tech giants such as Facebook Inc. into the financial system, according to European Central Bank Executive Board member Benoit Coeure......»»
Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
Japan's central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency......»»
Singapore’s Central Bank Wants More Information on Facebook’s Libra Crypto
The Monetary Authority of Singapore reportedly has concerns over Facebook's recently unveiled cryptocurrency project, Libra......»»
Another Indian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Blaming Banking Ban
Regulatory uncertainty ushered in by India's central bank appears to have brought about the demise of the cryptocurrency exchange Koinex......»»
Central bankers weigh up Facebook"s Libra plan
A senior member of the Swiss National Bank said he was open-minded about Facebook's cryptocurrency project, while an Italian official looked for more information as central bankers try to get to grips with the initiative......»»
Iran-U.S. tensions take the edge off world stocks rally
World stocks fell on Friday, as worries about a threatened U.S. military strike against Iran and a global trade conflict took the edge off a central bank-induced rally from earlier in the week......»»
Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will continue to regulate cryptocurrency use in the country, senior officials have said......»»
Egypt Lifts Ban, Will Allow Licensed Cryptocurrency Companies
Egypt is considering legislation that would let the central bank issue licenses for cryptocurrency-related activities......»»
Russian Central Bank Eyes Gold-Backed Crypto
Authored by Alex Kimani via SafeHaven.com, First there was Tether; a controversial dollar-backed cryptocurrency by crypto exchange firm, Bitfinex. Then ca.....»»
Russian Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
The Bank of Russia will consider the use of a gold-backed cryptocurrency to facilitate international settlements, according to its governor......»»
Iran’s Crypto Regulations: What’s Happening Behind Closed Doors
The Central Bank of Iran's draft crypto framework has the local community worried, and getting it changed will not be easy......»»
Warsh, Druckenmiller Buy "Basis" - The Central-Bank-Inspired "Stable" Cryptocurrency
Three Princeton grads just raised $133 million from some of Wall Street and Silico.....»»
Pakistan Bars Banks from Crypto and ICO Trading
A long-running cryptocurrency exchange in Pakistan is closing its door following a new advisory from the country's central bank......»»
India"s Exchanges Want to Challenge Central Bank"s Crypto Crackdown
India's cryptocurrency exchanges plan to fight back against the Reserve Bank's decision to cut them off from financial services......»»
Fed should forget about its own cryptocurrency and instead create electronic bank accounts for everyone
A digitally evolving Federal Reserve should let everyone open up bank accounts directly at the central bank, in part because the idea of the Fed issuing a cryptocurrency is naive, according to researchers at the St. Louis Fed......»»
U.S. Treasury sanctions head of Iran"s central bank
The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday imposed sanctions on the governor and a senior official of the Central Bank of Iran, as well as an Iraq-based bank and its chairman, and a key Hezbollah official. Treasury Secr.....»»
US designates head of Iran"s central bank as a terrorist, accuses him of funneling millions to Hezbollah
US designates head of Iran's central bank as a terrorist, accuses him of funneling millions to Hezbollah......»»
US imposes sanctions against Iran central bank governor, Iraq-based bank
The United States classifies Lebanon's Shi'ite Muslim movement Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, as a terrorist group.....»»