ECB defines digital euro standards to save 6 billion euros in bank costs
According to the recent speech by Cipollone, the European Central Bank plans to establish the digital euro standards this summer to facilitate its integration. This...
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The European Parliament backs the digital euro: key dates and importance of its launch
The European Parliament has approved the initiative to promote a digital euro, demonstrating strong political support for a digital currency issued by banking authorities. Its...
ECB says digital Euro is ready as decision moves to EU lawmakers
The European Central Bank has declared the digital euro ready for the next phase, shifting responsibility for the final decision to EU lawmakers. The digital...
ECB doubles down on warning that stablecoins could pose global financial risks
The European Central Bank (ECB) reiterated its warning about the global risks posed by stablecoins, raising the tone following November 2025 remarks by officials such...
Italian banks back the digital euro but seek staggered implementation costs
The main Italian banks expressed support for the digital euro project, but demanded that implementation costs be spread over time so as not to strain...
Digital Euro could be curtailed under EU lawmaker’s proposal
by Logan Pierce
A leading European Parliament rapporteur is putting forward amendments that would significantly limit the scope of the proposed Euro-zone digital currency. The new language conditions...
ECB sets 2029 as the target date to release the digital euro
The European Central Bank plans to release the digital euro in 2029, setting a clear horizon for technology, legal design and market rollout. In the...
Euro and Dollar are at Parity for the First Time in 20 Years
by Jai Hamid
The Euro and the US dollar have hit parity for the first time in 20 years, indicating that the two currencies are equal in value....