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European Central Bank
Stablecoins 'Pose Serious Risks' to Financial Security, ECB's Lagarde Says
Stablecoins could "threaten financial security" if widely adopted, the ECB head said in a magazine interview.

Lagarde Seeks Public Comments About a Digital Euro, Implying a Broad Retail Offering Is Now on the Table
The survey indicates a much more profound change in the way finance works is being contemplated.

Bank of Spain to Weigh Digital Currency Design Proposals, 'Implications' Through 2021
The "priority" research comes as Spain weighs a global pivot to digital economies.

Digital Euro Within Decade 'Very Likely,' Says Finland's Chief Central Banker
Olli Rehn believes a digital euro "in one form or another" is all but inevitable.

European Central Bank Moves to Trademark 'Digital Euro'
The EU's central bank has laid a claim to the phrase "digital euro" before deciding whether to actually issue one.

Down 26%: Bitcoin Sees Worst Sell-Off in 7 Years as Coronavirus Spurs Flight to Safety
Bitcoin suffered its biggest drop in seven years, as fears over the spreading coronavirus triggered a new wave of selling in everything from stocks and junk bonds to cryptocurrencies.

As NY Fed Promises More Cash, What Will Christine Lagarde Do?
Bitcoin prices slid for a fifth straight day, but the bigger news is what the N.Y. Fed and Christine Lagarde's ECB do next.

That Noise You're Hearing? Central Banks Struggling to Evolve
Noelle Acheson looks at the evolving role of central banks in the context of the current crisis, and what that could mean for crypto.

6 Central Banks Form Digital Currency Use Case Working Group
The working group will pool research into CBDCs.

'Anonymity Vouchers' Could Bring Limited Privacy to CBDCs: ECB Report
Europe's central bankers have developed an "anonymity voucher" to give prospective CBDC users limited privacy in their retail transactions.
