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Bitcoin ETF Approval Comparable to 'Naked Emperor’s New Clothes,’ ECB Officials Say

[Feb 22 5:39 AM] The U.S. SEC’s approval of multiple spot ETFs and the billions of dollars that have poured in since doesn't make Bitcoin a good investment or a better means of payment, the central bankers said in a blog post.

ECB Staff Unhappy With Christine Lagarde’s Leadership, Survey Shows

[Jan 26 9:30 PM] A survey of European Central Bank (ECB) staff has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Christine Lagarde’s leadership. More than half of the respondents rated Lagarde’s performance as “very poor” or…

Bitcoin is up 170% since the ECB called its 'last gasp' at $16.4K

[Dec 6, 2023 3:20 AM] Bitcoin does the complete opposite of what the EU's central bank warned about in late 2022.

Crypto Firms That Act Like Banks Should Be Regulated Like Them, ECB Official Says

[Nov 29, 2023 5:54 AM] But supervision of bank-like crypto firms could be a pain for regulators, said Andrea Enria, chair of the supervisory board at the European Central Bank.

Fiery Public Hearing on Digital Euro Sees Experts Diverge on Key Issues

[Nov 28, 2023 12:46 PM] Expert witnesses answered lawmaker questions on holding limits, impact on banking systems and privacy for an EU central bank digital currency.

Digital Euro Can End Bank Crises, Is Better Than Deposits, Ex-Bank of Spain Chief Says

[Nov 28, 2023 9:27 AM] A central bank digital currency (CBDC) could also be used to deregulate banking activities and help the banking sector grow, Miguel Fernández Ordóñez said during a European Parliament hearing on a digital euro.

Bitcoin critic, ECB chief Lagarde says her son 'ignored' her, lost money on crypto: Report

[Nov 24, 2023 7:13 AM] European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde reportedly said her son ignored warnings against crypto investments and lost “about 60%” of his money.

Digital Euro Isn't Pressing, but Work Should Continue: Spanish Central Bank Governor

[Nov 22, 2023 4:11 AM] Europe's "highly efficient" payment systems leave space to address social and financial concerns of a central bank digital currency, Pablo Hernández de Cos said.

BIS general manager urges central banks to “lead innovation” for CBDCs

[Nov 8, 2023 5:12 AM] Agustín Carstens called CBDCs the “central element” of central bank leadership in innovation.

Project mBridge reveals details of its workings ahead of MVP, commercial debut

[Oct 31, 2023 2:15 PM] Project mBridge has put together a slick publication with lots of new information to let the world know what the hottest project in CBDC is.

Data Protection Bodies Call For ‘Privacy Threshold’ in Digital Euro Transactions

[Oct 21, 2023 3:30 PM] Ensuring low-value digital euro transactions are not traced is one of the recommendations made by two data protection agencies in the EU. The independent bodies have presented their joint opinion on the proposed regulation for the upcoming digital…

Digital Euro Project Moves to 'Preparation' Phase

[Oct 18, 2023 8:09 AM] The move is not a decision to issue a central bank digital currency, the European Central Bank said Wednesday.

Future of DAOs limited by lack of regulatory framework: ECB Occasional Paper

[Oct 18, 2023 2:35 AM] Uncertain regulatory conditions continue to have a negative impact on the sustainable growth of the DAO ecosystem, revealed a new European Central Bank Occasional Paper.

Italy’s Cipollone Defends Digital Euro as He Seeks ECB Role

[Oct 9, 2023 9:24 AM] Remarks at a parliamentary hearing suggest no digital currency swerve when Fabio Panetta steps down in November

Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says

[Sep 25, 2023 8:43 AM] The central banker said she wanted to address “conspiracy theories” about government snooping

ECB Official Shares Digital Euro Progress, Concerns Over Paypal’s Stablecoin

[Sep 7, 2023 5:30 AM] European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta has warned about stablecoins issued by private providers, such as Paypal. He also provided an update on the progress of the digital euro. “At the ECB, our investigation phase is…

Digital euro can ward off a host of private payment service ills: ECB official

[Sep 4, 2023 2:57 PM] Private payment services can gain a monopoly with no benefit to other market players or economic stability, ECB board member Fabio Panetta said.

Spanish central bank official talks about private payment services in era of digital euro

[Aug 25, 2023 2:23 PM] Banco de España Deputy Gov. Margarita Delgado voiced concern about financial stability issues but painted a rosy picture for nonbank financial service providers.

European Central Bank Follows US Fed’s Footsteps With 25 BPS Hike

[Jul 27, 2023 2:00 PM] On Thursday, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) announced that it was raising “three key ECB interest rates” by 25 basis points (BPS) in a move similar to the one taken by the United States Federal Reserve.  The US Federal…

ECB Tightens Grip With 12th Consecutive Rate Hike; Lagarde Asserts ‘No Cuts’ Amid Lingering Inflation Concerns

[Jul 27, 2023 12:30 PM] The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised the benchmark bank rates by 25 basis points (bps) citing that inflation was down but still remained “too high for too long.” When ECB president Christine Lagarde was pressed about cutting rates by…

Eurozone Inflation to Remain Higher Than 2% Target in Next 2 Years, ECB’s Lagarde Admits

[Jul 9, 2023 12:30 PM] Inflation in the eurozone has started to decline but the area’s monetary authority expects it to remain above its target in the next two years. The European Central Bank has to do more to bring it down, its governor commented on the backdrop of…

Deflecting Blame — Bank of England Governor Bailey Accuses UK Retailers of Overcharging Customers

[Jul 9, 2023 8:30 AM] After the Covid-19 pandemic, many people believe the implementation of extensive stimulus measures and quantitative easing (QE) policies resulted in an overwhelming surge of inflation that has burdened millions across the globe. While certain…

ECB to Start Wholesale CBDC Settlement Trials in 2024

[Jun 29, 2023 3:04 AM] The central bank wants to see innovative interventions in financial markets – but under existing rules.

ECB official labels crypto as 'deleterious' with 'no societal benefits' in scathing speech

[Jun 23, 2023 3:52 PM] According to Fabio Panetta, the volatility of crypto and aspects of blockchain technology made digital assets only suitable for gambling.

Issuing digital euro, or ‘Cash+,’ is probably a duty, French central banker says

[Jun 22, 2023 2:15 PM] François Villeroy de Galhau tried to soft sell the proposed euro CBDC to commercial bankers, emphasizing collaboration and the CBDC’s advantages.

ECB Finalizes Digital Euro Prototypes as Development Decision Looms

[May 30, 2023 3:37 AM] The central bank has examined the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts for its potential new digital currency.

ECB sums up digital euro prototyping exercise as it nears possible pilot launch

[May 26, 2023 3:37 PM] The European Central Bank exercise looked at a variety of use cases, most of which were quite satisfactory, as well as the use of self-custodied wallets.

7 central banks and BIS continue examination of ongoing policy issues for retail CBDC

[May 25, 2023 1:00 PM] The Bank for International Settlements has published the fifth paper by the group, highlighting its latest thinking on a potential retail CBDC.

Banks Not Getting Anticipated Benefits From Rate Hikes, ECB Executive Admits

[May 19, 2023 5:30 AM] Eurozone banks are profitable but the benefits from higher interest rates may be smaller than expected, according to the deputy head of the single currency area’s monetary authority. The official noted that while most of the tightening has been…

Rate Hikes Affecting Housing Markets in Eurozone, United States, ECB Study Shows

[May 18, 2023 4:00 PM] Interest rate hikes in the euro area are already causing a decline in housing investment, the zone’s central bank revealed in a study. While smaller than in the United States, the impact of the monetary policy tightening on the Old Continent is…