Drawing on experience in software engineering, blockchain and government transparency, the author explains how aggregated digital euro data could support better policymaking.

ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos urges caution amid soaring markets, warning that excessive optimism, AI-related valuations, and growing non-bank vulnerabilities could still test Europe’s financial stability.

In a wide-ranging German-language interview, former ECB director Ulrich Bindseil defends the digital euro project, addressing fears over surveillance, expiry dates and state control of citizens’ money.

Digital Euro News launches on December 1, offering dedicated coverage of the digital euro, CBDCs and fintech developments across Europe as demand for specialised reporting grows.

The Eurosystem will invite payment service providers to participate in a 12-month digital euro pilot beginning in late 2027, aiming to validate technical and operational readiness.

A new EU-commissioned study calls on the ECB to model digital-euro adoption scenarios and assess potential impacts on bank funding and financial stability.

A new analysis by Glassnode shows Bitcoin’s price has moved inversely to USDT exchange flows since late 2023, highlighting clear profit-taking behavior during market surges.

The South African Reserve Bank says a retail CBDC is technically feasible but not urgently required, shifting its focus to payment modernisation and future wholesale CBDC work.

Bolivia will formally integrate stablecoins into its banking system, enabling regulated financial institutions to offer crypto-based payments and savings products.

Visa has teamed up with Aquanow to scale stablecoin settlement across CEMEA, aiming to cut costs and speed up cross-border transactions while boosting adoption of crypto-based payment rails.