European Central Bank (ECB)
Europe’s Banks Brace for 24/7 Transfers as EU Instant Payments Rule Takes Effect
- Regulators expect that standardizing instant payments will enhance cross-border trade, foster competition, reduce costs.
- The Bank of Cyprus has announced that its customers will send and receive instant euro transfers within 10 seconds.
Wednesday, 08/10/2025 | 14:05 GMT by
Jared Kirui
ECB Chief Says Foreign Stablecoin Issuers Must Face EU Standards
- Christine Lagarde said both EU and foreign stablecoin issuers must face equal requirements to prevent regulatory arbitrage.
- She stressed the need for global regulatory cooperation, arguing that without common standards, risks would migrate to weaker jurisdictions.
Wednesday, 03/09/2025 | 20:05 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Digital Money Takes Over as Just 24% of Euro Payments Are in Cash, European Central Bank Says
- Among European banks, 60% are exploring or using DLT, while 22% are already implementing DLT applications.
- In October 2027, ECB will reportedly transition to a T+1 settlement cycle, reducing the settlement period from two days to one.
Thursday, 15/05/2025 | 18:57 GMT by
Jared Kirui
ECB President Dismisses Bitcoin as EU Reserve amid CNB's $7B Proposal
- Christine Lagarde reaffirms Bitcoin doesn't meet the ECB’s reserve criteria of liquidity, security, and stability.
- The CNB board approved a proposal for reserve diversification, with Bitcoin as an option.
Friday, 31/01/2025 | 15:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Banking in Flux: Adapting to the ECB's Interest Rate Puzzle
- Potential rate cuts looming as ECB President Lagarde signals summer decision.
Wednesday, 17/01/2024 | 17:00 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
Digital Sovereignty: Reshaping Eurozone Currencies in the CBDC Era
- Spain's bold move and the Eurozone's CBDC dilemma.
Friday, 12/01/2024 | 15:32 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
The Digital Euro Dilemma: Risks, Rewards, and the Road Ahead
- Europe's calculated moves in the CBDC arena.
Wednesday, 10/01/2024 | 16:32 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
Privacy vs. Regulation: The Central Bank Digital Currency Conundrum
- A look into Project Tourbillon.
Thursday, 30/11/2023 | 12:30 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
Regulating the Unruly: MiCAR and the Future of Crypto Compliance
- Charting a course for crypto stability in the EU.
Monday, 20/11/2023 | 16:45 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
European Central Bank Advances Plans for Digital Euro
- During a two-year preparation phase, the ECB will finalize rules and select private-sector partners for the digital euro.
- Addressing criticisms and concerns has been raised by various stakeholders.
Thursday, 19/10/2023 | 10:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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