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Ecb

Digital Euro Would Be a Success Only if Widely Used, ECB Says

The European Central Bank expects to complete the investigation phase of its digital euro project in the autumn of 2023.

By Sandali Handagama

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Jul 14, 2022 at 10:11 a.m. UTC

Jul 14, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

ECB Warns That Crypto Risks Could Spill Over Into Wider Economy

Given the increasing risks of crypto, it is important to bring it into the regulatory perimeter as a matter of urgency, the European Central Bank said in a report.

By Camomile Shumba

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May 24, 2022 at 9:27 a.m. UTC

May 24, 2022

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Business

Ukraine

Ukraine Crypto Fundraiser Wants EU to Investigate Whether Binance Is Helping Russia

When asked for proof, Michael Chobanian argued it is "obvious we don’t have proof since it is a closed box.”

By Amitoj Singh

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Mar 24, 2022 at 12:50 p.m. UTC

Mar 24, 2022

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Policy

Cbdc

Crypto Remains a Threat: ECB Chief Christine Lagarde

Crypto service providers are accomplices to circumventing Russia sanctions, Lagarde said during an appearance at the Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Summit on Tuesday.

By Camomile ShumbaSandali Handagama

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Mar 22, 2022 at 4:26 p.m. UTC

Mar 22, 2022

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Policy

Ecb

ECB’s Lagarde Supports Acceleration of Digital Euro Work

Concerns over crypto’s role in evading sanctions have prompted regulators worldwide to speed up efforts in the sector.

By Camomile Shumba

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Mar 10, 2022 at 4:48 p.m. UTC

Mar 10, 2022

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Policy

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Stablecoins Are ‘Pretending’ to Be Currencies: ECB’s Lagarde

Stablecoins are not currencies, but rather, assets, ECB President Christine Lagarde said.

By Sandali Handagama

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Sep 2, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. UTC

Sep 2, 2021

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Markets

Ecb

ECB’s Christine Lagarde Says Digital Euro Should Launch Within Four Years: Report

In an interview with Bloomberg Wednesday, Lagarde said the digital euro will be rolled out within four years.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

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Mar 31, 2021 at 12:35 p.m. UTC

Mar 31, 2021

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Policy

Opinion

Money Reimagined: Bitcoin's Warning for Central Banks

Bitcoin's rising price reflects declining faith in the existing financial system. Will central bankers like Christine Lagarde take notice?

By Michael J. Casey

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Jan 15, 2021 at 5:42 p.m. UTC

Jan 15, 2021

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Policy

Ecb

ECB's Christine Lagarde Says 'Speculative' Bitcoin Needs Global Regulation

In a speech at a Reuters online event Wednesday, Lagarde said bitcoin was a "highly speculative" asset.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

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Jan 13, 2021 at 10:29 a.m. UTC

Jan 13, 2021

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Policy

Ecb

Stablecoins 'Pose Serious Risks' to Financial Security, ECB's Lagarde Says

Stablecoins could "threaten financial security" if widely adopted, the ECB head said in a magazine interview.

By Kevin Reynolds

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Nov 30, 2020 at 6:58 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2020

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