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European Banking Federation bares goals for a digital euro ecosystem in new report

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1 April, 2023

European Banking Federation bares goals for a digital euro ecosystem in new report

A successful application of a digital euro hinges on three levels: issuance, convertibility, AML mandates, and policies; interation on SEBA...

Italian banks support digital euro, but express concern over bank disintermediation

Business

Steve Kaaru

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24 March, 2023

Italian banks support digital euro, but express concern over bank disintermediation

The Italian Banking Association wants a programable digital euro—which the European Central Bank is against—as long as it complements existing...

German banks want commercial banks to lead in digital euro launch

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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17 March, 2023

German banks want commercial banks to lead in digital euro launch

Amid the risks, the Association of German Banks recognized the benefits of the digital euro, urging the ECB to allow...

ECB touts digital euro benefits: ‘A payment solution for any occasion at any time’

Business

Steve Kaaru

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15 March, 2023

ECB touts digital euro benefits: ‘A payment solution for any occasion at any time’

In a new document, the European Central Bank breaks down the incentives and compensation of the digital euro, saying it...

Yuval Harari and Craig Wright—a comparison regarding data

Editorial

Dr. Michael Wehrmann

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1 February, 2023

Yuval Harari and Craig Wright—a comparison regarding data

Once data enters Bitcoin, it becomes public; yes, we can encrypt it, but we keep track of it because Bitcoin...

ECB seeking stakeholder input on the digital euro rulebook

Business

Steve Kaaru

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10 January, 2023

ECB seeking stakeholder input on the digital euro rulebook

The European Central Bank officially opened the application for those interested in joining the Rulebook Development Group, with the application...

EU puts DeFi on notice, revives stablecoin transaction cap

Business

Steven Stradbrooke

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3 October, 2022

EU puts DeFi on notice, revives stablecoin transaction cap

The European Union is bracing for another wave of measures in the digital asset sector as Parliament mulls tougher laws...

European Central Bank recruits Amazon, 4 other firms to test digital euro

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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21 September, 2022

European Central Bank recruits Amazon, 4 other firms to test digital euro

Five fintech firms were selected for a special collaboration with the European Central Bank, which will see them test the...

Bank of Finland governor stresses digital euro’s importance in transforming monetary landscape

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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29 August, 2022

Bank of Finland governor stresses digital euro’s importance in transforming monetary landscape

Olli Rehn backs the ECB's planned digital euro, betting that the move will create opportunities for innovation and act as...

CBDCs key to maintaining monetary system in digital age: ECB research

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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22 August, 2022

CBDCs key to maintaining monetary system in digital age: ECB research

Despite disadvantages, consumers are willing to adopt CBDCs in exchange for small rewards, according to an ECB paper, which also...

ECB bulletin reveals climate concerns, Tether tail risks and DeFi lies

Business

Gavin Lucas

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19 July, 2022

ECB bulletin reveals climate concerns, Tether tail risks and DeFi lies

ECB's Macroprudential Bulletin takes a closer look at stablecoins, DeFi, and climate risks associated with ‘crypto-assets.’

Bank of France governor announces phase 2 of digital euro development

Business

Wahid Pessarlay

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16 July, 2022

Bank of France governor announces phase 2 of digital euro development

François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Banque de France, said the second phase would see four or five experiments...

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