Author: DigitalEuroNews

The head of Germany’s Savings Banks Association says the digital euro, as designed, threatens Europe’s sovereignty, market competitiveness and public trust.

The European Commission’s 2026 European Semester Autumn Package places renewed emphasis on advancing the digital euro as part of a broader strategy to strengthen Europe’s financial resilience.

Quantum advances may eventually unlock vulnerable Bitcoin addresses, but analysts say the deeper danger is the network’s inability to agree on a coordinated security upgrade.

Revolut has completed a major share sale valuing the fintech at $75 billion, backed by top global investors and aligned with rapid expansion across key international markets.

A new analysis highlights how fintech is expanding access to financial services, yet millions of consumers still lack the digital and financial skills needed to use them safely.

A new ECB presentation highlights Europe’s plans for a digital euro, DLT settlement and cross-border payment interlinking as part of a wider effort to modernise central bank money.

Stablecoins have hit record global market capitalisation, with euro-denominated tokens still marginal. ECB analysts warn that rapid growth and cross-border arbitrage could amplify financial stability risks.

A growing number of economists, banks and consumer groups argue that the digital euro lacks a defined purpose and could introduce new risks to Europe’s financial system.

Europe’s shift to digital payments, dependence on foreign card networks and the rise of stablecoins have strengthened the ECB’s case for launching a secure, public digital euro.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT is a stepping stone, arguing that in the long run Bitcoin will become the world’s most used currency and ultimate check on the global financial system.