Big tech and stablecoins could disrupt the European financial system, says ECB Executive Board Member, Fabio Panetta. In a speech at the “Future of Payments in Europe” conference, Panetta stated, “While they could offer convenient and efficient payment solutions, they risk endangering competition, privacy, financial stability and even monetary sovereignty.” He also went on to...Read More
The much-anticipated digital Euro is in the news again as a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, Fabio Panetta, announced in a blog today that Europe “must prepare to introduce a digital euro to complement its cash payments.” Acceptance of a digital euro by the public is crucial, writes Executive Board...Read More
In an attempt to provide more clarity on regulations to crypto firms, European Commission released a document titled The Digital Finance Package that included digital finance and retail payment strategies, according to an announcement today. This would be the first time that the EC has proposed detailed legislation on cryptocurrency assets. The future of finance...Read More
President of European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde said that incoming data suggested that Europe’s economic recovery was uncertain and that introducing a digital Euro would strengthen the European payment system. The President said in a speech addressed to a joint meeting of parliamentary deputies from France and Germany on Monday. Lagarde said the “Eurosystem” was...Read More
Central banks all over the world have begun their preparations for a cashless society. In Italy, a trial for a digital Euro may commence a lot sooner than originally expected. Various Italian banks want to pilot a central bank digital currency. Italian Banks Push the Envelope Somewhat surprising, given recent remarks by the Federal Reserve....Read More
