New Zealand Central Bank 'Not Threatened' by Bitcoin's Rise
The deputy governor of New Zealand's Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has said the institution is "not threatened" by the rise of bitcoin and digital currencies. According to a report in stuff.co.nz, deputy governor Grant Spencer made the comments this morning at Payments NZ, a two-day international payments industry conference in Auckland. Spencer's comments are in contrast to those of other central bank representatives over the course of this year, most of which have concerned warnings of bitcoin's investment risk and/or lack of legal tender status. "I do not doubt that future digital currencies will....
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New Zealand deputy governor Grant Spencer says New Zealand's central bank, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, is not threatened by Bitcoin, but is eventually planning to tighten regulation. In a speech delivered to the Payments New Zealand's premier industry conference on November 11 in Auckland, deputy governor Grant Spencer stated: "However," continued Spencer, "I do not doubt that future digital currencies will become more realistic substitutes for cash." "As the currency issuer, the Reserve Bank does not feel threatened by Bitcoin which seems to behave more like a commodity than a....
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New Zealand Central Bank Considers Risks and Benefits of CBDC
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is now gathering input from the public on the potential use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), Reuters reported following an announcement released by the bank on Thursday. Assuring that....
New Zealand Reserve Bank. Deputy governor Grant Spencer of the New Zealand Reserve Bank commented on digital currency during his speech at the Payments New Zealand conference in Auckland. His feelings toward digital currency looks hopeful and positive compared to the response from other countries. "As the currency issuer, the Reserve Bank does not feel threatened by Bitcoin which seems to behave more like a commodity than a currency." According to stuff.co.nz, Spencer continued his comments on digital currency, giving a favorable opinion on the future. "However, I do not doubt that future....
The central bank of New Zealand has outlined the major benefits of CBDC designs based on blockchain technology. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published an issue paper providing its perspective on central bank digital currencies (CBDC).The paper outlines CBDC purposes, designs, as well as the potential benefits and associated risks. The bank will be seeking comments on the proposed paper until Dec. 6.The document focuses on a “general-purpose” CBDC that is a digital currency issued to “any individual or business that wants to use it.”“Such a ‘general-purpose’ CBDC would be closer....
Extortion for Bitcoin has become more and more common within the United States, with families, businesses and even police departments under attack. Anywhere from a couple of bitcoins to one hundred or more are demanded. The problem has been domestic, but now other major Bitcoin markets like Australia and New Zealand are feeling the effects of those desperate enough for Bitcoin that they turn to a life of crime. A scourge of DOS attacks has hit the region, according to ZDNet. Extortion in Australia by an Unknown Group. The identity of the group or its participants is unknown at this time,....