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Christine Lagarde: ‘The European Central Bank Cannot Go Bankrupt or Run Out of Money’
24.11.2020
In remarks that highlight flaws of the fiat currency system, the European Central Bank (ECB) president, Christine Lagarde, says the institution cannot go bankrupt even if it incurs losses running into trillions. According to Lagarde, normal bankruptcy rules do not apply to the ECB primarily because...
Bank of Spain to Weigh Digital Currency Design Proposals, ‘Implications’ Through 2021
16.10.2020
The "priority" research comes as Spain weighs a global pivot to digital economies
Digital Euro Within Decade ‘Very Likely,’ Says Finland’s Chief Central Banker
16.10.2020
Olli Rehn believes a digital euro "in one form or another" is all but inevitable
European Central Bank seeks public input on digital euro
13.10.2020
A digital euro would not replace cash, but complement it, says the European Central Bank
European Central Bank Moves to Trademark ‘Digital Euro’
1.10.2020
Central bankers have laid a claim to the phrase "digital euro" before deciding whether to actually issue one
European central bank execs are wrong — Intentionally or unknowingly?
28.9.2020
Banking will not become decentralized, but with blockchain, it will become accountable for both banks and clients
European central bank execs explain why CBDCs don’t need blockchain
21.9.2020
Before trying to apply blockchain to anything, think why
Main Barrier to CBDC Is Philosophy, Not Tech, Says European Central Bank Rep
11.5.2020
ECB executive board, Yves Mersch, believes that the main impediment for CBDC is philosophical rather than technological
‘Game-Changer’ Retail Digital Currency Now European Central Bank’s Focus, Board Member Says
11.5.2020
The European Central Bank is looking into what a retail central bank digital currency form of the euro might look like, executive member Yves Mersch said
European Central Bank Calls for Proactive Stablecoin Regulation
5.5.2020
The European Central Bank says global stablecoins require clear regulatory structure prior to approval
ECB in Full-On Emergency Mode as ‘Unprecedented Decline’ Hits Eurozone
2.5.2020
The euro area is facing an “unprecedented” economic decline, the worst since records began. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde paints a picture of a central bank in full-on emergency mode after the bank kept its interest rates unchanged. Unprecedented Economic...
European Central Bank: Digital Euro Should Not Discourage Private Initiatives
28.4.2020
The European Central Bank believes that the digital euro is just one of many solutions to nationalize its payment systems
ECB Expects Worse Recession in Europe Than Global Economy
14.4.2020
The European Central Bank (ECB) expects the European economy to suffer a more severe recession than the global economy. Countries across the euro area will experience “a deep recession,” which entails unprecedented funding needs of more than €1 trillion ($1.1 trillion), explained...
Q1 Crypto Trade Volume Jumps 61%, Bitcoin’s Price Performance Trumps Equity and Gold Markets
9.4.2020
For well over a month now, a great number of countries have been living under lockdowns and stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, central banks like the Fed, Bank of England (BoE), and European Central Bank (ECB) have funneled trillions into the hands of private financial...
Bitcoin Reacts to Fed’s 0% Rate Drop, Reserve Requirements Removed, $700B in Stimulus
16.3.2020
On Sunday, the U.S. Federal Reserve slashed the benchmark short-term rate by 100 basis points bringing it to zero. In addition to the rate cut, the Fed promised $700 billion in bond purchases and eliminated all reserve requirements for smaller financial institutions. However, the Fed’s rate...
$135B Injection from European Central Bank Dwarfs BTC Market Cap
12.3.2020
Following similar efforts from the U.S., the ECB plans to inject $25 billion more than Bitcoin’s entire market cap into finance
Down 26%: Bitcoin Sees Worst Sell-Off in 7 Years as Coronavirus Spurs Flight to Safety
12.3.2020
Bitcoin suffered its biggest drop in seven years, as fears over the spreading coronavirus triggered a new wave of selling in everything from stocks and junk bonds to cryptocurrencies
As NY Fed Promises More Cash, What Will Christine Lagarde Do?
11.3.2020
Bitcoin prices slid for a fifth straight day, but the bigger news is what the NY Fed and Christine Lagarde's ECB do next
That Noise You’re Hearing? Central Banks Struggling to Evolve
11.3.2020
Noelle Acheson looks at the evolving role of central banks in the context of the current crisis, and what that could mean for crypto
ECB Keeps Subzero Interest Rates and Open-Ended QE Worth €20B a Month But Launches Policy Review
24.1.2020
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched an extensive review that will examine a wide range of its policies by the end of this year. Under its new president, Christine Lagarde, the bank will try to establish why its monetary stimulus has failed to achieve the Eurozone’s goal of close...