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European Central Bank Moves to Start Digital Euro Project
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European Central Bank Moves to Start Digital Euro Project
The European Central Bank (ECB) said Wednesday it would move from discussion to exploration in its plans to develop a eurozone central bank digital currency (CBDC). “The Hash”...
European Central Bank Moves to Start Digital Euro Project
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 14, 2021 at 5:49 p.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2021
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ECB Moves to Start Digital Euro Project
The ECB has been discussing the potential launch of a eurozone central bank digital currency since the beginning of the year.
ECB President Christine Lagarde.
By Jamie Crawley
Jul 14, 2021 at 11:39 a.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2021
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Morgan Stanley Says Digital Euro Could Deplete Bank Deposits by 8%: Report
Smaller countries such as Greece, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia would be hit the hardest.
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By Jamie Crawley
Jun 16, 2021 at 8:04 a.m. UTC
Jun 16, 2021
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ECB Report Highlights Risks of Not Launching CBDC
There is a risk of domestic and cross-border payments being dominated by non-domestic providers with "artificial currencies," the report says.
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By Jamie Crawley
Jun 2, 2021 at 4:04 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2021
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A Digital Euro Must Protect Privacy, ECB Public Survey Reveals
Privacy is the number one thing Europeans want in a digital euro.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Apr 14, 2021 at 9:52 a.m. UTC
Apr 14, 2021
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ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks about the prospects for a digital euro at an online forum.
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ECB’s Christine Lagarde Says Digital Euro Should Launch Within Four Years: Report
In an interview with Bloomberg Wednesday, Lagarde said the digital euro will be rolled out within four years.
ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks about the prospects for a digital euro at an online forum.
By Tanzeel Akhtar
Mar 31, 2021 at 12:35 p.m. UTC
Mar 31, 2021
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European Commission, ECB Unite to Consider Potential Pitfalls of the Digital Euro
The digital euro project may get underway in mid-2021 after a period of review.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Jan 20, 2021 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
Jan 20, 2021
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ECB's Christine Lagarde Says 'Speculative' Bitcoin Needs Global Regulation
In a speech at a Reuters online event Wednesday, Lagarde said bitcoin was a "highly speculative" asset.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Jan 13, 2021 at 10:29 a.m. UTC
Jan 13, 2021
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Italian Banks Start Experiments With Digital Euro Built on Blockchain Tech
The Italian Banking Association said the work would help financial institutions prepare for the future.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Dec 22, 2020 at 4:12 p.m. UTC
Dec 22, 2020
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Bank of France’s Deputy Governor Discusses CBDC Progress, Regulatory Changes
The Bank of France’s deputy governor said there has been a “hands-on approach” with the bank’s experiment to launch a digital euro for the general public.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Dec 12, 2020 at 9:49 p.m. UTC
Dec 12, 2020
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