European Central Bank

Timing Is Right for a Euro Stablecoin to 'Emerge' and Gain 'Momentum': Keyrock CEO

European Central Bank's president Christine Lagarde thinks a digital euro is at least two years away. Keyrock CEO Kevin de Patoul discusses the need for a euro stablecoin and the path ahead to a clear regulatory framework. Plus, his thoughts on KeyRock receiving Swiss regulatory clearance from a government-approved standards body.

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 26, 2023 at 2:34 p.m. UTC

Sep 26, 2023

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Bitcoin Price Hovers Around $26.4K as ECB Announces Tenth Straight Rate Hike

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Bitcoin Price Hovers Around $26.4K as ECB Announces Tenth Straight Rate Hike

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around the $26,400 level as the European Central Bank hikes interest rates for the tenth consecutive time. "First Mover" host Jennifer Sanasie and The Tie director of content Lawrence Lewitinn discuss how the crypto markets are reacting.

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 14, 2023 at 3:09 p.m. UTC

Sep 14, 2023

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Crypto Catalyst Watch: What Might Move Markets This Week

The Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike decision and U.S. inflation data are among key upcoming items.

By Stephen Alpher

Jun 12, 2023 at 6:27 p.m. UTC

Jun 12, 2023

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First mover

First Mover Americas: BRC-20 Tokens Skyrocket

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 2, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

May 2, 2023 at 12:42 p.m. UTC

May 2, 2023

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Bitcoin's price has risen 7% in the past seven days.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Ending Week on Positive Note

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for April 28, 2023.

By Lyllah Ledesma Omkar Godbole

Apr 28, 2023 at 12:08 p.m. UTC

Apr 28, 2023

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The ECB is exploring settlement that uses distributed ledger technology for financial markets (Ahmad Ardity/Pixabay)

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Regulations

ECB Mulls Decentralized Settlement for Wholesale Financial Markets

Euro regulators are looking again at their centralized settlement systems as they explore central bank digital currencies.

By Jack Schickler

Apr 28, 2023 at 8:56 a.m. UTC

Apr 28, 2023

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The ECB is getting a lot of requests for crypto licenses from fintech banks. (Hans-Peter Merten/Getty Images)

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Regulations

EU Crypto Banking License Procedures Are Too Inconsistent, ECB Says

Most requests for licenses have come from banks in Germany.

By Jack Schickler

Mar 21, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. UTC

Mar 21, 2023

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Bitcoin Below $25K as Market Debates Liquidity

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Bitcoin Below $25K as Market Debates Liquidity

Higher-than-usual market volatility affected bulls and bears alike as crypto futures racked up $300 million in liquidations over a 24-hour period on Wednesday. Kaiko Director of Research Clara Medalie discusses her crypto markets outlook following European Central Bank's 50 basis point hike and the lingering jitters in the banking sector.

By CoinDesk Inc

Mar 16, 2023 at 2:35 p.m. UTC

Mar 16, 2023

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The ECB is considering whether to issue a digital euro. (Holger Leue/Getty Images)

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Regulations

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.

By Jack Schickler

Feb 24, 2023 at 10:34 a.m. UTC

Feb 24, 2023

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European Finance Ministers Take Stock of Digital Euro Progress

Eurogroup, the body comprised of European finance ministers, said the introduction of a digital euro requires political decisions that should be discussed and taken at the political level.

By Amitoj Singh

Jan 17, 2023 at 8:12 a.m. UTC

Jan 17, 2023

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