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ECB Promotes Digital Euro as a Sovereign Cash Alternative
11.7.2025
Piero Cipollone, member of the ECB executive board, highlighted the relevance of the digital euro for the health of sovereign payments in Europe. He also remarked that such a solution would maintain banks in the financial loop, while stablecoins seek to sidestep them. ECB Defends Digital Euro...
ECB President Christine Lagarde Warns Stablecoin Adoption Might Lead to ‘Privatization of Money’
6.7.2025
Lagarde stated that the rise of stablecoin adoption has introduced other risks, as it weakens sovereignty and reduces the ability to conduct monetary policy. She emphasized that, as they currently stand, stablecoins should not be treated as money. ECB President Christine Lagarde Warns About...
Ex-ECB Official Urges Europe to Back Euro Stablecoins or Risk Losing Financial Power
5.7.2025
Ex-ECB board member Lorenzo Bini Smaghi warned the EU's slow roll-out of euro stablecoins could cede control to dollar-backed tokens
A Major Currency Outpaces Bitcoin With More Possible Momentum Ahead: Macro Markets
3.7.2025
As U.S. fiscal fears mount and ECB rate cuts near their end, the euro’s surprising rally is forcing global investors to rethink their dollar bets
ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026
2.7.2025
The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new “Pontes” initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems
ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026
2.7.2025
The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems
ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026
2.7.2025
The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems
ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026
2.7.2025
The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems
ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026
2.7.2025
The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems
ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026
2.7.2025
The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems
ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026
2.7.2025
The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems
EU Central Bank Commits to Distributed Ledger Technology Settlement Work
2.7.2025
"The decision is in line with the Eurosystem’s commitment to supporting innovation without compromising on safety and efficiency in financial market infrastructures," a release said
Marxism? ECB Economists Propose Directing Retail Savings to Capital Markets
29.6.2025
The ECB proposal includes the creation of new, standardized savings products that would redirect part of savers’ funds to EU capital markets. To attract savers, these products would harness tax incentives and be offered across all European nations. ECB Proposal to Shift Savings to Capital...
European Commission downplays stablecoin risks, counters ECB warning
26.6.2025
The EU’s joint stablecoin issuance with third countries has risks, but they are manageable under the MiCA framework, the European Commission said
European Commission downplays stablecoin risks, counters ECB warning
26.6.2025
The EU’s joint stablecoin issuance with third countries has risks, but they are manageable under the MiCA framework, the European Commission said
European Commission downplays stablecoin risks, counters ECB warning
26.6.2025
The EU’s joint stablecoin issuance with third countries has risks, but they are manageable under the MiCA framework, the European Commission said
ECB President Lagarde Aims to Seize Shifting Global Order to Strengthen Euro’s Global Position
17.6.2025
In a recent blog post, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen three foundational pillars—geopolitical credibility, economic resilience, and legal and institutional integrity—to enhance the euro’s global prominence. Lagarde noted...
Digital Euro Launch Awaits EU Legislative Approval, Says ECB Chief Lagarde
16.6.2025
The European Central Bank is racing toward the launch of a digital euro, driven by surging consumer demand and the need to unify Europe’s digital payment landscape. ECB Close to Digital Euro Launch to Meet Consumer Demand, Maintain Cash and Digital Balance European Central Bank (ECB)...
ECB Confirms Gold Dethroned the Euro as the Second Reserve Asset
12.6.2025
A recent report by the ECB confirms that gold, following a significant rally in 2024, has become the second-largest asset held by central banks as a reserve. However, the U.S. dollar still represents over 46% of all funds held by these institutions. ECB Report Acknowledges Gold Reached Second Place...
ECB Slashes Rates Again—While the Fed Stands Frozen
5.6.2025
The European Central Bank (ECB) trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, June 5, 2025, reducing the deposit rate from 2.25% to 2.0%. In contrast, the odds of the U.S. Federal Reserve delivering a rate cut remain faint at best. Polymarket, Kalshi, CME Futures Bet the Fed Won’t...