Digital Euro
Fiery Public Hearing on Digital Euro Sees Experts Diverge on Key Issues
Expert witnesses answered lawmaker questions on holding limits, impact on banking systems and privacy for an EU central bank digital currency.
Digital Euro Can End Bank Crises, Is Better Than Deposits, Ex-Bank of Spain Chief Says
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) could also be used to deregulate banking activities and help the banking sector grow, Miguel Fernández Ordóñez said during a European Parliament hearing on a digital euro.
Digital Euro Isn't Pressing, but Work Should Continue: Spanish Central Bank Governor
Europe's "highly efficient" payment systems leave space to address social and financial concerns of a central bank digital currency, Pablo Hernández de Cos said.
Digital Euro Project Moves to 'Preparation' Phase
The move is not a decision to issue a central bank digital currency, the European Central Bank said Wednesday.
EU Privacy Watchdog Takes Aim at ‘Excessive Centralization’ of Digital Euro
The central bank digital currency has met significant opposition from lawmakers worried over the potential for state snooping
Italy’s Cipollone Defends Digital Euro as He Seeks ECB Role
Remarks at a parliamentary hearing suggest no digital currency swerve when Fabio Panetta steps down from his role at the European Central Bank in November.
EU Plans for Wholesale CBDC Out Within Weeks, French Central Banker Says
A central bank digital currency usable by financial markets is moving faster than a more controversial plan targeting regular citizens.
Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says
The European Central Bank chief said she wanted to address “conspiracy theories” about CBDCs and government snooping.
Digital Euro Conspiracy Theories and Privacy Concerns Put EU Central Bankers in the Hot Seat
Officials promise privacy controls for the possible new CBDC, but are less clear how to respond to wilder opposition.
Controversial Digital Euro Plan to Be Led by Architect of Landmark MiCA Crypto Law
Center-right lawmaker Stefan Berger, who previously negotiated the MiCA crypto law for the European Parliament, now heads up a CBDC proposal many colleagues are skeptical about.
