ECB

Highlights: ECB finds DAO decentralization weak as a few holders control most governance power. A small group of voters makes most decisions, as many token holders stay inactive. Regulators are looking at developers and exchanges to find who controls DeFi […]

Highlights: The ECB warns stablecoins are linked to falling bank deposits and slower corporate lending. Deposit shifts push banks toward more expensive market funding and tighter credit conditions. Dollar-backed tokens dominate the market and raise concerns over the euro area’s […]

Highlights: Bank of Italy warns banks must tokenize money to stay competitive as stablecoins expand. Dollar-backed stablecoins are dominating global markets while euro alternatives remain limited. ECB is planning blockchain settlement in 2026 as Europe advances digital payment systems. Fabio […]

Highlights: The ECB has confirmed that the digital euro will launch soon after meeting technical criteria. Currently, the digital euro is awaiting approval from the European Parliament and the European Commission. The ECB President highlighted some risks associated with stablecoins […]

Highlights: BNP Paribas is set to join a group of European banking institutions pushing for the advancement of the Euro stablecoin plan. These European banks also want to establish a new company called Qivalis to compete with other stablecoin issuers.  […]

Highlights: Sleijpen warned U.S. stablecoins could become systemically relevant if growth continues rapidly. He said rapid asset sell-offs might disrupt markets beyond the crypto sector. Sleijpen admitted the ECB may need to rethink monetary policy under sudden withdrawal pressure. Olaf […]

Highlights: The ESRB has recommended a ban on multi-issuance stablecoins in the EU. EU officials warn that multi-issuance stablecoins from non-EU entities could weaken euro oversight. The ECB is advancing the digital euro plans with possible approval by the end […]

Highlights: The ECB has confirmed that cash plays an important role and will remain in circulation. The new proposal aims to protect cash access in all countries across Europe. The bank plans to modernize banknotes as it prepares the launch […]

Highlights: The ECB has approved a two-track plan to link blockchain platforms with European payment infrastructure using DLT systems. Pontes will connect DLT platforms to TARGET services with a pilot launch scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. Appia will […]

Highlights: The ECB has raised concern over the dominance of U.S. stablecoins in the market. The bank highlighted the two bills introduced in the United States, meant to increase adoption. Tensions grow as the ECB pushes for changes while the […]

Highlights: Trump’s support for crypto raises concerns over Europe’s financial stability and sovereignty. Europe speeds up digital euro development to safeguard strategic autonomy amid U.S. crypto shift. ECB rejects Bitcoin for reserves while Trump pushes crypto integration in the U.S. […]

Highlights: ECB proposes a digital euro to counter the rise of dollar-backed stablecoins. Trump’s executive order prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC. European banks fear losing deposits due to ECB-backed digital wallets. The European Central Bank (ECB) is […]