Digital Euro

Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser
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6 March, 2026

Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser

Stablecoins pose challenges for traditional banking and money laundering, prompting calls for global regulatory frameworks and adaptable AML/CFT measures.
ECB lines up digital euro partners, 2027 pilot slated
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24 February, 2026

ECB lines up digital euro partners, 2027 pilot slated

ECB's Piero Cipollone details digital euro pilot, which includes provider selection in 2026, a 12-month test in late 2027, and...
Germany’s central bank backs stablecoins, CBDC amid US tension
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20 February, 2026

Germany’s central bank backs stablecoins, CBDC amid US tension

Germany’s Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel urges Europe to boost economic independence, backing a digital euro and euro stablecoins amid "shaky"...
ECB urges tech service providers to help build digital euros
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2 February, 2026

ECB urges tech service providers to help build digital euros

ECB invites EU-based payment tech providers to take part in workshops on digital euro readiness, ahead of a 2027 pilot...
Regulators flag stablecoin risks, banks seek stablecoin benefits
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9 December, 2025

Regulators flag stablecoin risks, banks seek stablecoin benefits

International financial regulators discuss the risks and rewards of stablecoins as banks join the evolving digital currency landscape.
Stablecoins upend global banking rules; UK backs stablecoin plans
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20 November, 2025

Stablecoins upend global banking rules; UK backs stablecoin plans

Central bankers are rethinking stablecoin regulations as the Bank of England defends its approach amid evolving global financial landscapes.