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Given the increasing risks of crypto, it is important to bring it into the regulatory perimeter as a matter of urgency, the European Central Bank said in a report.

By Camomile Shumba

May 24, 2022 at 9:27 a.m. UTC

May 24, 2022

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ECB’s Panetta: Digital Euro Could Come Out Within 4 Years

Peer-to-peer payments could be a first test case, though no final decision has been made yet.

By Jack Schickler

May 16, 2022 at 10:29 a.m. UTC

May 16, 2022

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ECB Executive Board member Fabio Panetta and President Christine Lagarde (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

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ECB's Panetta Blasts Crypto as ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Fueled by Greed

The central banker compared crypto market dynamics to the 2008 financial crisis and called for additional regulation and taxes.

By Jack Schickler

Apr 25, 2022 at 3:23 p.m. UTC

Apr 25, 2022

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Crypto Popularity Could Pose Stability Risk, EU Watchdog Warns, as It Ponders New Powers

Fintech firms could face bank-style lending caps to stop crypto markets overheating, the European Systemic Risk Board said.

By Jack Schickler

Mar 31, 2022 at 9:11 a.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2022

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ECB Official Fabio Panetta (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)

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ECB Official Calls for ‘Less Tolerant’ Approach to Bitcoin ‘Gambling’

Fabio Panetta's remarks come as EU lawmakers consider measures to end anonymous crypto transactions and cut off unregulated exchanges.

By Jack Schickler

Mar 30, 2022 at 3:24 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2022

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 20, 2020 : Italian member of the European Central Bank's executive board Fabio Panetta (L) and the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde (R) are waiting prior an Eurogroup Ministers meeting in the Jusuts Lipsius, the European Union Council headquarter on January 20, 2010, in Brussels, Belgium. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will present the main findings of its euro area Article IV interim mission. he Eurogroup will discuss the updated draft budgetary plan of Portugal for 2020, on the basis of a Commission opinion. The outcome is expected to be reflected in a Eurogroup statement. The Commission will present its proposal for the draft recommendation on the economic policy of euro area for 2020, published on 17 December. Ministers will have a first exchange of views on the proposal. The Council addresses annual recommendations on economic policy to the euro area as part of the European Semester. (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

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Small Digital Euro Payments Won’t Need Laundering Checks, ECB Official Says

The proposals regarding the potential future central bank digital currency come as lawmakers prepare to scrap anonymous bitcoin payments.

By Jack Schickler

Mar 30, 2022 at 2:41 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2022

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Crypto Implicated in Child Porn, Terrorism, French Official Says, Calling for End to Online Anonymity

The head of France’s anti-dirty money unit said the authorities should be able to access information about even small online transfers.

By Jack Schickler

Mar 22, 2022 at 6:16 p.m. UTC

Mar 22, 2022

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ECB’s Lagarde Supports Acceleration of Digital Euro Work

Concerns over crypto’s role in evading sanctions have prompted regulators worldwide to speed up efforts in the sector.

By Camomile Shumba

Mar 10, 2022 at 4:48 p.m. UTC

Mar 10, 2022

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Bitcoin Reverses Wednesday's Gain Ahead of ECB Rate Decision, US Inflation

Markets have scaled back bets of ECB tightening in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war.

By Omkar Godbole

Mar 10, 2022 at 9:38 a.m. UTC

Mar 10, 2022

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ECB Wants Quick Action on Crypto Regulation Following Russian Sanctions

The European parliament earlier today postponed a vote on a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.

By Stephen Alpher

Feb 25, 2022 at 7:20 p.m. UTC

Feb 25, 2022

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