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European Union finance ministers have taken stock of progress on the digital euro legislation, signalling that the Council is moving…
The Nordic countries already operate some of the most advanced digital payment systems in the world, according to a new…
The Bundesbank argues that a digital euro can strengthen Europe’s monetary sovereignty, counter stablecoin risks, and modernise payments as geopolitical fragmentation reshapes global finance.
The Federal Reserve lowered rates for a third straight meeting, aiming to support a weakening labor market despite internal disagreements over prioritizing inflation control.
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone has argued that central banks must embrace digital money, or risk losing monetary sovereignty, as Europe races to modernise payments and capital markets.
Isabel Schnabel told Bloomberg that euro-backed stablecoins will grow but will not replace the digital euro for everyday payments in Europe, underscoring the ECB’s focus on monetary sovereignty.
At FDF2025, Prof. Dr. Joachim Wuermeling described how a wholesale digital euro and smart contracts could transform B2B, public sector and machine to machine payments across Europe.
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone says the digital euro is needed to preserve payment freedom, reduce reliance on foreign card networks and strengthen Europe’s monetary sovereignty.
The ECB has published detailed plans for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027, defining technical requirements, payment use cases, and eligibility rules for participating payment providers.
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.