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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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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.

ECB President Christine Lagarde.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Consolidates Amid China Crackdown

China’s announcement preceded choppy price moves around $34,000, which left traders with little sense of direction.

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European Central Bank Can Better Protect Digital Payment Privacy, Exec Board Member Says

Privacy in the digital euro is a focal point for Europeans as are concerns of security and interoperability.

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

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde says the institution could launch a digital currency within four years. In the midst of the ongoing debate over central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and private stablecoins, is Lagarde setting a realistic timeline and standard for the rest of the world?

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Bitcoin Winning Streak Now at 7 Days as Fresh Stimulus Keeps Inflation Bet Alive

Some analysts predict this rally could push bitcoin past $60,000 for the first time.

Bitcoin's price is pushing back toward the all-time-high above $58,000 reached last month.

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ECB Speeds €1.85T Stimulus Program as Lagarde Frets Over 'Premature Tightening'

The overall program's size was left intact, along with the March 2022 end date, but the pace of stimulus is now set to increase.

ECB President Christine Lagarde.

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First Mover: Bitcoin Stuck as ECB's Lagarde Primes Extra €500B Stimulus

The ECB's decision to expand an emergency bond-buying program by €500B may represent the latest installment of years-long balance-sheet increase.

ECB President Christine Lagarde, speaking Thursday at a press conference.

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ECB Boosts Emergency Bond-Buying Program by 37% to €1.85T Amid Pandemic Resurgence

The ECB says the additional monetary policy actions were needed because of a resurgence in coronavirus cases.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

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