ECB Slashes Rates Again—While the Fed Stands Frozen
The European Central Bank (ECB) trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, June 5, 2025, reducing the deposit rate from 2.25% to 2.0%. In contrast, the…
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ECB’s Digital Euro Project Taps COTI as Pioneer Partner
Although the general conception of CBDCs has slowed down in recent years, especially since the arrival of US President Trump, who vowed to ban such a product in the US,…
ECB’s Lagarde Advocates for EU’s Own Digital Payment Platform to Ensure Financial Sovereignty
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has urged the European Union to develop its own digital payment platform, moving away from reliance on foreign giants like Visa, Mastercard, Paypal,…
ECB Official Warns: US Crypto Policies Could Ignite Global Crisis
The U.S. is “sowing the seeds of future upheavals,” an ECB official warns, claiming its crypto policies could ignite the next global financial crisis and destabilize markets worldwide. ECB Official…
ECB’s Lagarde: Digital Euro Readiness Hinges on October 2025 Deadline
ECB President Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank (ECB) aims to finalize preparations for a digital euro by October 2025, but its launch remains contingent on legislative approval and…
‘The Seeds of a Financial Crisis’: ECB Warns About US Crypto Deregulation
As part of a risk assessment exercise conducted during its January meeting, the ECB stated that the recent developments in the deregulation of financial markets in the U.S., including crypto,…
ECB Expands Digital Asset Settlement—A Major Shift in European Finance
The European Central Bank is advancing its digital asset settlement strategy, aiming to streamline transactions, enhance security, and strengthen financial stability across European markets. Digital Asset Settlement Transformed as ECB…
Sanctions Backfire: European Exporters Suffer More Than Russia
European sanctions against Russia are impacting small European exporters, particularly in Italy, more severely than Russia itself, according to Ferdinando Pelazzo, president of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce. Small and…
How Bitcoin’s Success Could Be Fueling Poverty for Latecomers and Non-Holders, ECB Economists Claim
Bitcoin’s rise is enriching early adopters at the expense of society, according to a paper by European Central Bank (ECB) economists. They argued that bitcoin’s speculative growth leads to wealth…
‘We’re Heading to 6-Figure Bitcoin’ — What’s Driving This Bold Prediction
Bitcoin could reach six figures sooner than expected, driven by surging institutional flows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), economic instability, and the U.S. presidential election, according to the chief investment officer…