Lively discussion on cryptocurrencies has raised the question whether central banks should be involved in issuing digital currency in form of digital cash. The topic has been studied and discussed globally and the main questions seem to be related not so much in technology, blockchain and distributed ledger, but rather to justification and mandate of the central bank to pursuit that direction.
Central Bank Issued Digital Cash - Justification and Mandate
13 June 2018 Bank of Finland Museum, Snellmaninkatu 2
11.30–12.30 | Registration Bank of Finland main building, Snellmaninaukio |
12.00–13.00 |
Buffet Lunch
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13.00–13.10 |
Seminar opening |
13.10–15.00 |
Presentations and a panel discussion: Panel moderated by Anne Hedman (Bank of Finland) |
15.00–15.30 | Refreshments |
15.30 – 15.50 | Vice Governor’s address Olli Rehn (Bank of Finland) |
15.50–17.45 |
Presentations and a panel discussion: Panel moderated by Knut Sandal (Norges Bank) |
17.45–18.00 | Wrap-up and close of seminar Päivi Heikkinen (Bank of Finland) |
18.00–19.30 | Coctails |