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ECB eyes 2029 digital euro launch, awaits EU legal basis

ECB eyes 2029 digital euro launch, awaits EU legal basis

The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to keep working on a digital euro after the current preparation phase ends this month, with officials expected to back continued work at a meeting in Florence this week.

Anton Kryshtal 29 Oct 2025

ECB to hold rates at 2% through 2026, economists say

ECB to hold rates at 2% through 2026, economists say

Economist polls indicate the ECB will keep the deposit rate at 2% at the Oct. 30 Governing Council meeting in Florence and likely through 2026. Here’s why the pause matters for borrowing costs, the euro, and market sentiment.

Iaroslava Kramarenko 24 Oct 2025

French bank ODDO BHF launches EUROD stablecoin

French bank ODDO BHF launches EUROD stablecoin

French banking giant ODDO BHF, which manages more than €150 billion in assets, has officially entered the crypto industry by launching its euro-backed stablecoin EUROD.

Vlad Vovk 15 Oct 2025

Euro, yen and NZD slip against U.S. dollar

Euro, yen and NZD slip against U.S. dollar

The New Zealand dollar, the euro and the Japanese yen have been losing ground to the U.S. dollar for a third straight day. NZD/USD moved toward $0.574, EUR/USD slipped below $1.17, and USD/JPY traded around ¥152.6 per $1.

Iaroslava Kramarenko 8 Oct 2025

Arthur Hayes tells Europeans sell euros and buy Bitcoin

Arthur Hayes tells Europeans sell euros and buy Bitcoin

Arthur Hayes published an essay on Oct. 2 calling European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde a "criminal" and telling readers to sell euro assets and buy Bitcoin. The former BitMEX CEO titled his piece "Bastille Day" and argued that France's worsening finances and ECB monetary policy put the euro at risk.

Dmytro Psevdonimenko 2 Oct 2025

ECB may launch digital euro in mid‑2029, Cipollone says

ECB may launch digital euro in mid‑2029, Cipollone says

The European Central Bank (ECB) sees mid‑2029 as a realistic target for launching a digital euro, Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said at Bloomberg’s Future of Finance conference in Frankfurt.

Iaroslava Kramarenko 24 Sept 2025

ECB: Digital euro needed to keep payments running in crises

ECB: Digital euro needed to keep payments running in crises

The ECB said a digital euro would give Europeans access to payments even during cyberattacks or power outages. The currency will serve as a digital complement to cash.

Vlad Vovk 4 Sept 2025

Kaiko Report: Regulated Stablecoins Take the Market Lead With the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) framework coming into effect, the European crypto market is seeing profound changes. A joint study by Kaiko and Bitvavo highlights rising euro trading volumes and a reshaped stablecoin market landscape.

18 Dec 2024

EURØP Stablecoin by Schuman Financial Joins the Market

EURØP Stablecoin by Schuman Financial Joins the Market

Schuman Financial steps into the stablecoin arena with EURØP, a euro-backed token designed to comply with MiCA regulations and offer unmatched transparency.

26 Nov 2024

UEFA EURO 2024 and Football Fan Tokens

UEFA EURO 2024 and Football Fan Tokens

The UEFA EURO 2024 is close to its final, set for July 14. Taking place every 4 years, the event draws the attention of millions. Amid the waves of matches, football fan tokens are a topic of interest as a way of interaction between clubs and their fans. Before the tournament kicked off, most fan tokens increased in price but have fluctuated since.

Anahit Avetisyan 2 Jul 2024

France bill floats BTC reserve and euro stablecoin use

France bill floats BTC reserve and euro stablecoin use

According to reporting by The Big Whale’s Grégory Raymond on Oct. 28, France’s Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR), led by Éric Ciotti, would table a comprehensive pro‑crypto bill in Parliament.

Ivan Dikalenko 28 Oct 2025

ECB flags dollar liquidity risks for euro area banks

ECB flags dollar liquidity risks for euro area banks

European Central Bank (ECB) chief economist Philip Lane warned that euro area banks could face pressure if access to US‑dollar funding tightens, a key lifeline for global markets.

Iaroslava Kramarenko 21 Oct 2025

Digital euro can reduce reliance on foreign rails, says ECB

Digital euro can reduce reliance on foreign rails, says ECB

European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the digital euro could reduce Europe's reliance on foreign payment providers. He spoke in an interview published on October 9, 2025.

Sebile Fane 9 Oct 2025

Modest euro‑area retail uptick supports EUR/GBP

Modest euro‑area retail uptick supports EUR/GBP

Eurostat’s fresh August retail report shows a weak but positive demand pulse across the euro area. EUR/GBP trades near 0.8700. We unpack the headline numbers, who’s driving the move, and what markets might watch next.

Iaroslava Kramarenko 6 Oct 2025

European bank consortium to issue MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

European bank consortium to issue MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

Nine major European banks announced plans to jointly issue a euro-backed digital token compliant with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.

Sebile Fane 25 Sept 2025

Ukraine’s central bank partially suspends Trustee Plus activities

Ukraine’s central bank partially suspends Trustee Plus activities

The NBU has partially suspended the operations of crypto service Trustee Plus in Ukraine, citing alleged violations in P2P payments and euro transfers. GNcrypto obtained an exclusive comment from Trustee representatives. CEO Vadym Grusha also published an official statement, considering the claims unfounded.

Alex Panasenko 23 Sept 2025

Dollar slides to 5-week low as euro climbs on ECB outlook

Dollar slides to 5-week low as euro climbs on ECB outlook

The dollar weakened to a five-week low on Monday, 1 September, as investors shifted focus to upcoming US labor market data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

Vlad Vovk 1 Sept 2025

Tether Invests in StablR as MiCA Regulations Approach

Tether Invests in StablR as MiCA Regulations Approach

Tether, the issuer behind USDT, has invested in StablR, a European stablecoin provider, as MiCA regulations loom. The move coincides with Tether’s decision to phase out its euro-pegged stablecoin EURT.

17 Dec 2024

USDQ and EURQ: The Dutch Stablecoins Set to Shake Up Europe On November 17, the Dutch blockchain firm Quantoz Payments officially launched two new stablecoins, USDQ and EURQ, pegged to the US dollar and euro, respectively.

18 Nov 2024

Germans Call for a Privacy-Focused CBDC

Germans Call for a Privacy-Focused CBDC

A Bundesbank study reveals that half of Germany's population is open to using a digital euro as an alternative payment method, although the remaining 49% somewhat oppose the idea.

5 Jun 2024

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