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ECB executive board member outlines plans for digital euro to European Parliament
23.1.2023
ECB board member Fabio Panetta affirms the ECB’s digital euro privacy policy and says the digital currency will never be programmable, but it may have an app
Digital Euro Will Never Be Programmable, ECB’s Panetta Says
23.1.2023
Some observers have touted restrictions on how people can spend their money as an advantage of a central bank digital currency
Bank of Spain Greenlights Euro-Backed Stablecoin Token Pilot Program
23.1.2023
The Bank of Spain has given approval for the launch of a pilot program involving the issuance and usage of euro-pegged stablecoins. The program, which MONEI, a fintech institution, is launching, will allow users to issue digital euros with fiat deposits in order to experiment with these in payment...
Binance's SWIFT banking partner set to ban USD transfers below $100K
22.1.2023
Binance stressed that credit and debit card payments will continue to be accepted and that non-USD bank transfers would still be processed through the SWIFT payment system
Eurozone Finance Ministers Pledge Support for Digital Euro Project, Talk Privacy
19.1.2023
The ministers of finance of the countries in the eurozone reaffirmed their support for efforts to prepare for the potential launch of a digital euro. Meanwhile, the single currency area’s monetary authority sought to reassure future users that the new currency will be “preserving privacy by default...
Spain's central bank approves euro-linked token pilot as part of sandbox initiative: Report
18.1.2023
To use the tokens, users will need to verify their identity through phone and video identification, and load their wallet with real euros
European Finance Ministers Take Stock of Digital Euro Progress
17.1.2023
The Eurogroup, a body comprising the Finance Ministers of Eurozone countries, has made public several views after its meeting to take stock of the progress of the project to investigate the EU's central bank digital currency called the digital euro
EU finance ministers’ group releases statement on political aspects of digital euro
16.1.2023
The Eurogroup confirmed its support for digital euro research and noted that some of the design and use elements under consideration would require political decision making
Cross-border crypto scammers on the hit list for EU agencies
16.1.2023
Europol and Eurojust, two EU agencies for law enforcement cooperation, joined authorities from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany and Serbia to investigate online investment fraud since June 2022
Multi-Million Euro Crypto Fraud Operation in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia Busted
13.1.2023
The bust saw four call centers and 18 other places searched, with 14 people arrested in Serbia and one in Germany
OBRAZEM: Euro Truck Simulator 2 chystá novou podobu Frankfurtu nad Mohanem
11.1.2023
Tvůrci oblíbeného simulátoru tahačů Euro Truck Simulator 2 postupně předělávají stávající města ve hře. Aktuálně je na řadě Německo a vy se nyní můžete podívat, jak vypadá nová podoba Frankfurtu nad Mohanem
Euro Stablecoin EURR Issuance Ceased
10.1.2023
Stablecoin issuing protocol e-Money has ended its issuance of EEUR, a coin pegged to the euro, citing current market conditions as the reason
Cosmos EUR stablecoin project to unwind after 2 years
10.1.2023
"The lack of real-world applications for blockchain has led to low demand for non-USD stablecoins," e-Money wrote
ECB’s Fabio Panetta: Unbacked Cryptos Are a ‘Vehicle for Gambling’ Lacking ‘Intrinsic Value’
6.1.2023
Fabio Panetta, part of the Executive Committee of the European Central Bank (ECB), believes that unbacked cryptocurrency assets are vehicles for gambling without intrinsic value, which need to be regulated. In an opinion piece, Panetta states that while cryptocurrency regulation is a good answer...
Dollar Loses to Digital Currencies in 2023, Former Russian President Medvedev Says
30.12.2022
Digital fiat currencies will spread next year while the U.S. dollar will be losing its status of global reserve currency, according to Russia’s former head of state. In a string of tweets, Dmitry Medvedev gave his two cents on what the future holds for the world, a “humble contribution,” as he...
Locker Token and Euro Ice Hockey Champs Rögle BK To Host In-Person NFT Event
24.12.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Locker Token & Ice Hockey extraordinaires Rögle BK have officially announced an In-Real-Life (IRL) NFT, event set to take place at the Catena Arena – the home of the European champions. The event is designed to showcase the innovative asset class that is NFTs, while also...
ECB to Decide Whether to Issue Digital Euro in 2023
24.12.2022
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a new report on the progress of its investigation into the possible launch of a digital euro. The research will continue next year with the regulator planning to make a decision whether to proceed to the realization of the project in the fall of 2023....
Rate Hikes Needed to Reduce Eurozone Inflation Despite Recession, Top ECB Official Says
22.12.2022
Interest rates will continue to rise while the euro area falls into recession, a high-ranking executive at the European Central Bank (ECB) has indicated. His statements follow the latest rate increase announced by the monetary authority last week and revised projections showing higher than...
Digital euro settlement, distribution options detailed in latest progress report
21.12.2022
The ECB is continuing its digital euro investigation with more pieces of the potential system filled in, but no commitment to blockchain technology or even its issuance has been made
Private Banks to Manage Future Digital Euro Wallets, Transactions
21.12.2022
The European Central Bank's progress report on a central bank digital currency outlines the role of financial intermediaries