Digital Euro News

The European Central Bank is gearing up to challenge international payment giants by introducing its digital currency to strengthen Europe’s economic sovereignty. The European Central Bank is preparing to challenge dominant American and Chinese payment systems with the introduction of…

Binance has announced plans to list Eurite, one of the first Euro-pegged stablecoins fully regulated under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation.  In a press release today, Aug. 26, Binance confirmed that Eurite (EURI), issued by Banking Circle S.A.,…

The European Central Bank’s plans to launch the digital euro, are being resisted by many people in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, and Slovakia.  The concern is that a Central Bank Digital Currency will leave them dangerously dependent on technology. They also…

Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel says no decision has been made thus far regarding holding limits for a digital euro. The European bloc has yet to determine the parameters of holding limits for a potential digital euro, as Bundesbank president Joachim…

UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel voiced his support for a digital euro if only banks retain their central role in its implementation and operation. Digital euro could be a “very good” thing if financial lenders retain their central role, UniCredit CEO…

In her presentation at Money20/20, Evelien Witlox, Digital Euro Director at the European Central Bank, delved into the potential implications of a digital euro and how its inception would impact the Euro payment landscape Noting a decrease in cash usage…

Germany’s Deutsche Bundesbank has revealed the results of its survey, showing that around 50% of the respondents could “generally imagine” using a digital euro. Many people in Germany are “open to the idea of the digital euro,” according to the…

Nearly 90% of German households “appear open” to the idea of embracing a central bank digital currency during banking stress, Germany’s Bundesbank says. A recent survey conducted by the Deutsche Bundesbank revealed that a very large majority of Germans “appear…

The European Central Bank emphasizes that the digital euro will modernize and future-proof the pan-European financial ecosystem. 

The European Central Bank executive, Fabio Panetta, stated in a speech that the EC proposal for the digital euro could give the CBDC legal tender status. In a speech at the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, the executive said that…

A group of IBM specialists has prepared some ideas regarding implementing the digital euro that the European Commission could consider. The tech consulting company highlighted five topics that could help design the digital currency. The five areas where the company…

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are increasingly becoming the forefront of financial discussions. As of 2023, about 130 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are exploring the implementation of CBDCs. This piece delves into the specifics of CBDCs, benefits, and…

On June 28, the European Commission unveiled its proposed legislative plan for a digital euro, with the intention of establishing it as a widely embraced and readily available payment method.

A European Central Bank’s (ECB) executive board member, Fabio Panetta, set a deadline of three to four years for the launch of the digital euro on the bank’s 25th anniversary. Panetta told Les Echos in an interview that 50 people…

The European Central Bank (ECB) has guided that any privacy matters surrounding the digital euro will be left with the legislature.

The Joint Declaration released today by the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council provides a framework for implementing key legislative proposals.