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ECB: Blockchain 'Principles' Could Help Spur Adoption

The European Union’s central bank recent commented on how the economic bloc could move to encourage the spread of new technologies like blockchain.

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Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

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ECB, Bank of Japan Launch Joint Distributed Ledger Research Effort

The European Central Bank is weighing the use of distributed ledger tech in partnership with Japan’s central bank.

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European Central Bank Pushes for Tighter Digital Currency Control

The ECB said that digital currencies like bitcoin pose a potential threat to its ability to manage monetary policy.

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Blockchain and Payments Infrastructure: A Regulator’s Dilemma?

Epiphyte's Gabrielle Patrick discusses the balancing act faced by regulators in a fast-changing world and how bitcoin's blockchain could help.

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European Central Bank Exploring Blockchain Tech Applications

In a new report, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said it is investigating blockchain use within its securities and payments settlement systems.

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ECB Board Member: Blockchain Could Disrupt Payments

Yves Mersch, member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, has said adoption of blockchain technology could disrupt payments.

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European Central Bank: Digital Currencies 'Inherently Unstable'

The European Central Bank has released a new report on digital currencies, calling them an "inherently unstable" yet innovative technology.

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EBA: Financial Institutions Should Avoid Bitcoin, Await Regulation

The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.

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European Central Bank: Bitcoin a Risky Alternative to Euro

ECB Executive Board member Yves Mersch said this week that bitcoin is inferior to the euro.

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