Key Takeaways An ECB survey found crypto acceptance at European businesses is under 1%, while cash dominates at 92%. Low crypto adoption means EU businesses miss out on reduced transaction fees and fewer middlemen. Despite […]
Key Takeaways Germany could back Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel to succeed ECB President Lagarde if she resigns early. Despite stiff competition, Germany’s backing could propel Nagel to lead Europe’s central banking system. Nagel is fiercely […]
Bitcoin traded around $64,000 on July 25 after changing hands near $65,000 around the ECB’s July 23 decision as the central bank kept rates unchanged, its bond portfolios continued shrinking, and euro-area banks tightened access […]
The European Central Bank (ECB) selected 36 banks and payment firms to join a pilot of the digital euro starting in the second half of next year as it prepares the central bank digital currency […]
Key Takeaways The ECB picked 36 providers for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in H2 2027. Stripe joined the pilot as the ECB tests payments, merchants, and offline transactions. The pilot will test real-world […]
ECB chooses 36 providers to test digital euro functions, operations, and payment systems. Pilot will assess online, offline, mobile, and merchant payment capabilities across Europe. Results will guide digital euro development before a possible 2029 […]
Key Takeaways Gold reached 27% of official reserves, topping Treasuries at 22%. Valuation gains drove much of gold’s reserve-market lead rather than portfolio reallocations alone. Central banks may keep adding bullion as geopolitical risks reshape […]
TLDR Gold held 27% of total official reserves at the end of 2025, according to the ECB. US Treasuries accounted for 22% of official reserves, below gold’s reported share. The ECB said higher gold prices […]
Key Takeaways ECB President Lagarde called euro-denominated stablecoins a financial stability risk on May 8, 2026. Lagarde mentioned that USDC depegged to $0.877 during SVB’s 2023 collapse, exposing $3.3 billion in Circle reserves. The ECB’s […]
The ECB followed the Fed’s example a day later, but it hinted about a hike in June. It was a highly anticipated week for several economic events in the US and abroad, including the […]
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