The European Central Bank (ECB) leans toward a “transparent” digital euro over one that ensures a higher level of privacy for its users, a presentation
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Eurosystem Seeks Providers of Prototype Payment Solutions for Digital Euro
Eurozone’s monetary authority, the Eurosystem, is looking to enlist financial companies willing to develop front-end solutions for the digital euro. The plan is to carry
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ECB, Eurosystem begins experimental prototyping of digital euro customer interface
Up to five banks or other payment services providers will be selected to participate without compensation in the development of the digital euro front end.
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Top ECB Official Ramps Up Anti-Crypto Rhetoric, Calls for Global Regulations
Comparing the rise of crypto assets to the gold rush, a top executive at the European Central Bank has urged governments to take action to
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ECB needs ‘globally coordinated regulatory action’ on crypto, says official
One of Fabio Panetta’s concerns seemed to be how the ECB and lawmakers address the taxation of cryptoassets, describing current requirements as “minimal.”
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‘There are already digital means of payment:’ EU Commission gets 11,000 public comments on CBDC project
Less than two weeks after the consultation process’ start, the prevalent mood in the comments section appears quite negative.
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