Bulgaria is nearing its goal of joining the eurozone by 2026, as emphasized by the ruling coalition. However, some pro-Russian parties are actively opposing this move, spreading misinformation. Recently, claims surfaced from a member of the pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane, suggesting that Bulgarians would lose their savings once the euro is adopted. These claims have been ...
The European Central Bank (ECB) is raising alarms about the growing use of US dollar stablecoins in Europe. Piero Cipollone, an ECB executive board member, emphasizes the urgent need for a digital euro to safeguard monetary sovereignty in the eurozone. He argues that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) could reduce reliance on foreign stablecoins ...
The European Central Bank is considering limits for the digital euro, potentially ranging from €1,000 to €10,000. This decision is significant as the digital euro’s preparation phase concludes in October, though legislation is still pending. Holding limits are crucial because they could influence how much money consumers move from their bank accounts to the digital ...
European consumers are largely uninterested in adopting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) like the proposed digital euro, according to a recent European Central Bank (ECB) study. The survey of nearly 19,000 people across 11 euro-area countries found that most prefer traditional payment methods and see no significant advantage in switching to a digital euro. ...
European consumers are largely uninterested in adopting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) like the proposed digital euro, according to a recent European Central Bank (ECB) study. The survey of nearly 19,000 people across 11 euro-area countries found that most prefer traditional payment methods and see no significant advantage in switching to a digital euro. ...
The European Central Bank (ECB) is pushing ahead with plans to launch a digital Euro this year, despite the recent selloff in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. While legislation is still pending in the European Parliament, the ECB believes a digital Euro is crucial for the EU’s financial future. Some countries, including Spain, are hesitant about this ...
European lawmakers have not responded to the recent U.S. initiative to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which allows the government to create Bitcoin reserves from seized assets rather than purchasing it directly. This silence raises questions about Europe’s approach to integrating Bitcoin into national reserves. Concerns have been voiced regarding the European Central Bank’s critical ...
Donald Trump’s proposed crypto program could significantly impact the development of the digital Euro, according to Piero Cipollone from the European Central Bank (ECB). He hopes that the EU Parliament and Council will finalize legislation for the digital Euro by summer 2025. The digital Euro aims to offer a secure payment method while maintaining banking ...
Donald Trump’s proposed cryptocurrency initiatives could significantly impact the progress of the digital Euro, according to Piero Cipollone from the European Central Bank (ECB). As the ECB aims to finalize regulations for the digital Euro by summer 2025, there are concerns that more favorable U.S. crypto regulations could lead to Americans favoring stablecoins like USDT ...
The European Central Bank (ECB) is currently developing a holding limit for the digital euro, with the exact amount dependent on economic conditions at its launch. Initially, a limit of €3,000 was suggested, but this has sparked debate among member states and banks. Some countries fear high limits could disrupt the banking system, while banks ...
