ECB
ECB stands for European Central Bank which is the central bank of the 19 European Union countries which have adopted the euro. ECB's main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency.
ECB Nears Final Stage of Digital Euro Investigation
Fabio Panetta, ECB Executive Board member, discussed the digital euro initiative with the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. The proposal includes legislative proposals on the digital euro and cash legal tender status, aiming to preserve monetary sovereignty and digital freedoms.
Fake Video of ECB President Lagarde Admitting to Digital Euro Control
A fake video of ECB President Christine Lagarde admitting to the use of a digital euro for limited control of payments was shared on social media. The video was revealed to be a prank and was part of a series of similar hoaxes targeting public figures.
Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic has announced a pilot digital currency project
After meeting with Ripple at the World Economic Forum, Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic launched a prototype digital currency initiative.
Digital Euro May Have Transaction Limits for Retail Users
ECB Board member Fabio Panetta has hinted that the Digital Euro may come with a limit for individuals
ECB Advisor Defends Amazon’s Role in Digital Euro Project
The European Central Bank (ECB) is collaborating with five firms to test “user interfaces” for the central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Digital Euro Would Not be Used for Commercial Purposes: Christine Lagarde
Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has given her word that the proposed Digital Euro that it will not be used for commercial purposes.
European Central Bank Considers Rolling Out Blockchain-Powered Bank Transactions
The European Central Bank (ECB) seeks to be ahead of the game by studying how blockchain-based bank transactions will enable more money control even if lenders change to distributed ledgers.
Jeff Bezos Amazon Among 5 Partners to Design Digital Euro Prototype
The European Central Bank (ECB), has confirmed Jeff Bezos's tech company AMAZON, as part of the five partners to design a digital euro prototype
ECB Publishes New Guideline on Regulated Digital Asset Licensing
The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued new licensing guidelines for regulating digital assets, although it currently does not have a unified regulatory framework governing crypto-asset activities and services.
Introducing Digital Euro to Protect Monetary Sovereignty amid Cashless Tendency: Lagarde
Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank, suggested introducing Euro is necessary to maintain its leading role amid the cashless tendency.