European Central Bank Supports Research on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
European Central Bank (ECB) governor Fabio Panetta commented on the growing need, benefits and security of central bank digital currency (CBDC). European Central Bank (ECB) board member Fabio Panetta said the European regulator fully supports research into the digital e ...
Survey Reveals Features Wanted by Potential Digital Euro Users
The European Central Bank (ECB), together with the London-based analytical company Kantar Group, conducted a survey among potential users of the digital euro, what features they would like to see in it. The survey involved 321 respondents from Germany, Belgium, Spain, Ire ...
Italian Banking Association Ready to Support Digital Euro Introduction
The ABI, or Italian Banking Association, has recently stated that it is fully prepared to support the digital euro's introduction, as long as it doesn't displace them from the banking system. As early as 2020, the Association of Italian Commercial Banks, which has over 700 members, has been backi ...
The European Central Bank Pushes for Digital Euro Autonomy
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), emphasized the importance of the digital euro in ensuring the autonomy of EU payment systems. Lagarde highlighted the fact that most payment instruments used in the EU are not necessarily European, and thus it is crucial to be mindf ...