Demand
Bundesbank unveils blockchain settlement system
Prototype system able to transfer digital coins or securities as well as settling “basic corporate actions”
RBI moves to soak up liquidity generated by cash crisis
Deposits of old banknotes have led to surge in liquidity
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe releases ‘bond notes’ amid public anger
Bond notes to be released in smaller denominations first, central bank explains, to help reassure general public
RBI forms task force as cash crisis continues
Need to recalibrate ATMs is hampering efforts to end cash shortage
Reserve Bank of Malawi issues new highest denomination banknote
Central bank issues new denomination as inflation and depreciation continue
India scraps two banknotes overnight
Initiative will replace two highest denominations with revamped Rs500 and new Rs2,000
RBI to force banks to dispense low-denomination notes
Earlier efforts to incentivise banks proved unsuccessful
Malaysia has work to do to improve renminbi hub status – assistant governor
Deepening Malaysian renminbi markets is a priority
Philippines central bank adopts renminbi as reserve asset
Central bank joins cohort of countries adopting the Chinese currency as a standalone asset
Book notes: The curse of cash, by Kenneth S Rogoff
A well-written book, but weak in its analysis and historical perspective
Serbian central bank report indicates slow progress on reversing ‘euroisation’
Most loans and deposits are still denominated in foreign currency, report shows
Inclusion of renminbi in SDR is ‘symbolic’, says Bernanke
Renminbi could be serious reserve currency but unlikely to be a big player, panellists say
Mark Carney: it would ‘make sense’ to get rid of UK penny
“What’s the point of the penny?” – children quiz BoE governor
Zimbabwe to print $75 million in ‘bond notes’ in 2016
Reserve bank to issue US dollar “equivalent” notes despite criticism
Fiat currencies stand firm against bitcoin
The cryptocurrency is a victim of its own success as strong demand pushes its price up, increasing speculative flows
Volatility in virtual currencies will not deter usage – new research
Model implies exchange rate will become less volatile as virtual currency becomes more established
De La Rue boosts Africa presence with Kenya deal
Kenyan government takes 40% stake in De La Rue’s Kenyan factory
National Bank of Denmark sells stake in cash-handler BKS
Central bank official says organisation succeeded in ending spate of violent robberies
Indian train robbery sees nearly $1m in soiled banknotes snatched
Soiled banknotes destined for the RBI stolen from train on the way back from Salem
Co-operation: The competitive edge against counterfeiting
Sponsored feature: Kurz
Sarb mulling changes to cash distribution process
South African Reserve Bank review finds ‘inefficiencies’ in current framework
Sri Lanka invites bids to mint 970 million coins
Central bank calling for four denominations of coin to be minted by end-March 2019
331,000 counterfeit notes withdrawn in H1 2016 – ECB
Figures show 80% of all the counterfeits were €20 and €50 notes
‘Digital sterling’ could bring benefits but would reshape banking – BoE’s Broadbent
Deputy governor says digital currency could require a redesign of the banking system