Digital Euro


Markets

Ireland's Central Bank Governor Says Digital Euro Is 'Very Likely'

Introducing a digital euro would represent a "fundamental shift" in the eurozone's financial architecture, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf noted.

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Markets

Bank of Estonia Finds 'Unlimited' Potential in Digital Euro Test

Eesti Pank found a blockchain-based solution could support an almost unlimited numbers of payments being processed at the same time.

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Videos

European Central Bank Moves to Start Digital Euro Project

The European Central Bank (ECB) said Wednesday it would move from discussion to exploration in its plans to develop a eurozone central bank digital currency (CBDC). “The Hash” panel discusses the outlook for the digital euro, raising concerns over privacy and financial sovereignty.

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Markets

ECB Moves to Start Digital Euro Project

The ECB has been discussing the potential launch of a eurozone central bank digital currency since the beginning of the year.

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Markets

Morgan Stanley Says Digital Euro Could Deplete Bank Deposits by 8%: Report

Smaller countries such as Greece, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia would be hit the hardest.

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Markets

ECB Report Highlights Risks of Not Launching CBDC

There is a risk of domestic and cross-border payments being dominated by non-domestic providers with "artificial currencies," the report says.

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Markets

A Digital Euro Must Protect Privacy, ECB Public Survey Reveals

Privacy is the number one thing Europeans want in a digital euro.

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Markets

ECB’s Christine Lagarde Says Digital Euro Should Launch Within Four Years: Report

In an interview with Bloomberg Wednesday, Lagarde said the digital euro will be rolled out within four years.

ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks about the prospects for a digital euro at an online forum.

Policy

European Commission, ECB Unite to Consider Potential Pitfalls of the Digital Euro

The digital euro project may get underway in mid-2021 after a period of review.

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Policy

ECB's Christine Lagarde Says 'Speculative' Bitcoin Needs Global Regulation

In a speech at a Reuters online event Wednesday, Lagarde said bitcoin was a "highly speculative" asset.

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