ECB seeking stakeholder input on the digital euro rulebook
The European Central Bank officially opened the application for those interested in joining the Rulebook Development Group, with the application deadline set for January 20.
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EU puts DeFi on notice, revives stablecoin transaction cap
The European Union is bracing for another wave of measures in the digital asset sector as Parliament mulls tougher laws for DeFi platforms and Web3 firms to boost its anti-money laundering campaign.
European Central Bank recruits Amazon, 4 other firms to test digital euro
Five fintech firms were selected for a special collaboration with the European Central Bank, which will see them test the digital euro, opening a pathway for fast and inexpensive payment methods.
Bank of Finland governor stresses digital euro’s importance in transforming monetary landscape
Olli Rehn backs the ECB's planned digital euro, betting that the move will create opportunities for innovation and act as an anchor to maintain monetary stability as more people lose trust in cash.
CBDCs key to maintaining monetary system in digital age: ECB research
Despite disadvantages, consumers are willing to adopt CBDCs in exchange for small rewards, according to an ECB paper, which also noted digital currencies keep the monetary system in check.
ECB bulletin reveals climate concerns, Tether tail risks and DeFi lies
ECB's Macroprudential Bulletin takes a closer look at stablecoins, DeFi, and climate risks associated with ‘crypto-assets.’
Bank of France governor announces phase 2 of digital euro development
François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Banque de France, said the second phase would see four or five experiments carried out on the digital euro platform.
ECB to warn eurozone nations over fragmentation of digital assets regulations: report
The European Central Bank wants to issue stern warnings to eurozone countries about the necessity of "harmonizing" digital assets regulations, Financial Times report.
ECB head Christine Lagarde calls for regulation of staking and decentralized finance lending
While commending efforts made to regulate digital currencies in the EU's MiCA bill, the head of the European Central Bank argued that a follow-up framework focusing on the two aspects of the market is already needed.
Digital euro issuance would be capped at €1.5T, ECB’s Fabio Panetta says
Fabio Panetta says that this would limit the risk of disintermediation of the banking system should the majority of people decide to save with the central bank.
ECB President Christine Lagarde slams digital currencies while backing CBDCs
Christine Lagarde remarked that digital currencies are highly speculative and very risky assets, but backed that the central bank will be behind the digital euro.
ECB publishes privacy options for its planned digital euro
The European Central Bank has published a report presenting the privacy options it is considering in the development of a digital euro under the Eurosystems CBDC program.