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A Central Bank Cryptocurrency? Not in 2018
Central bank digital currencies may sound like a nice idea, but blogger JP Koning argues they'll remain just that in 2018 – an idea.

Fed Chair Yellen: Bitcoin Is a 'Highly Speculative Asset'
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen called bitcoin a "highly speculative asset" during her final press conference today

Greenspan Likens 'Irrational' Bitcoin to Revolutionary War Currency
The former chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, has joined the many financial luminaries to recently criticize bitcoin's value.

Fed Vice Chair: Cryptocurrencies Threaten Financial Stability
Decentralized currencies could have "spillover effects" on the wider financial system if they get too big, Fed supervision chief Randal Quarles said.

Philly Fed Chief: Bitcoin Has Little Chance of Thwarting Monetary Policy
Patrick Harker of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has said bitcoin has yet to be tested by a real catastrophe.

US Bank Regulator Opens Door to National License for Bitcoin Firms
The acting U.S. Comptroller of Currency made remarks at an event yesterday that supported new cryptocurrency licensing and regulation.

Philly Fed Event to Explore Blockchain's Impact on Financial Stability
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is set to discuss blockchain and cryptocurrencies at an event this month.

US Federal Reserve Hints at DLT Integration in New Report
The US Federal Reserve hinted in a report this week that it might look to integrate distributed ledger tech in the future.

Faster Payments? Startup Pitches Federal Reserve Group on Cryptocurrency
A new Federal Reserve report highlights creative proposals for how the central bank might adapt to changes in technology.

'Bitcoin Sign Guy' Nets Almost $15,000 After Fed Chair Appearance Goes Viral
Blockchain data reveals that it pays to be the Bitcoin Sign Guy.
