Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says
The European Central Bank chief said she wanted to address “conspiracy theories” about CBDCs and government snooping.
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Sep 25, 2023 at 2:43 p.m. UTC
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ECB to Start Wholesale CBDC Settlement Trials in 2024
The European Central Bank wants to see innovative interventions in financial markets – but under existing rules.
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Jun 29, 2023 at 9:04 a.m. UTC
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ECB Finalizes Digital Euro Prototypes as Development Decision Looms
The European Central Bank has examined the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts for its potential new digital currency.
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May 30, 2023 at 9:37 a.m. UTC
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Lawmakers Could Still Nix Digital Euro, ECB’s Panetta Says
The central bank wants the CBDC to be universally accepted and potentially usable by those without bank accounts.
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Apr 24, 2023 at 4:01 p.m. UTC
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Major Crypto Firms Need Extra Rules, Global Cooperation, ECB’s McCaul Says
The central banker said firms like Binance should be forced to disclose legal status and lines of accountability, with extra rules on top of the European Union's upcoming MiCA crypto regulation.
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Apr 5, 2023 at 3:21 p.m. UTC
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EU Crypto Banking License Procedures Are Too Inconsistent, ECB Says
Most requests for licenses have come from banks in Germany.
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Mar 21, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
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Online Transactions, Peer-to-Peer Payments Should Be Priorities With Digital Euro, ECB Says
Transfers in stores and to governments could take longer to develop, but basic personal use should be free, the European Central Bank said.
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Feb 24, 2023 at 10:34 a.m. UTC
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EU Banks Told by Regulator to Apply Bitcoin Caps Even Before They Become Law
The European Central Bank, which supervises big euro area lenders, said crypto should be treated as a risky asset.
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Feb 15, 2023 at 10:40 a.m. UTC
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UK to Start Further Development Work on ‘Likely Needed’ Digital Pound
The Bank of England and the Treasury are inviting the public to weigh in on plans for a digital euro that can be used for payments and purchases.
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Feb 6, 2023 at 10:30 p.m. UTC
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Digital Euro Will Never Be Programmable, ECB’s Panetta Says
Some observers have touted restrictions on how people can spend their money as an advantage of a central bank digital currency.
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Jan 23, 2023 at 3:28 p.m. UTC
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