Core Inflation on Upward Trend, Further Rate Hikes Expected, ECB Execs Say

Amid underlying inflationary pressures, further interest rate increases may still be needed, members of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council have admitted. At the same time, the cycle with the highest hikes may soon be over, the officials indicated. Fin de…

Queen Maxima of Netherlands Sees Multiple Benefits of Digital Euro

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has outlined multiple benefits central bank digital currencies (CBDC) could bring, particularly in the area of financial inclusion. “Governments could use a digital euro to channel financial support to low-income households. This would deepen longer-term inclusion,…

La BCE choisit Amazon et 4 D'autres entreprises pour aider à développer l'euro numérique

The European Central Bank (BCE) has selected five companies to help develop user interfaces for a digital euro. Each company will work with the ECB and focus on one specific use case of the digital euro. Amazon has been chosen to

Le chef de la BCE, Lagarde, déclare que l'euro numérique ne remplacera pas l'argent liquide - mais pourrait offrir une solution pratique, Moyens de paiement gratuits

The president of the European Central Bank (BCE), Christine Lagarde, says that a digital euro will not replace cash but would complement it. “A digital euro would give you an additional choice about how to pay and make it easier to

La Commission européenne lancera des consultations numériques sur l'euro en mars, Proposer un projet de loi au début de l'année prochaine

The executive arm of the EU is gearing up to start public consultations on the digital euro project next month. The European Commission will also prepare new legislation to establish the legal basis for the digital version of the common European

L'Eurosystème approuve un nouveau cadre de surveillance concernant les services de cryptographie

The monetary authority of the euro area, the Eurosystem, has introduced a new framework for overseeing electronic payments, including services related to crypto assets. The new set of rules will complement upcoming EU regulations for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. ECB Aims for