Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta warns banks must tokenize deposits to compete with dollar stablecoins and avoid U.S. dependency, as ECB targets DLT settlement by 2026.
The European Central Bank plans to support DLT transactions from 2026, sparking debate over privacy protections in the proposed digital euro.
The European Central Bank plans to enable on-chain settlements using distributed ledger technology in 2026 as it prepares for the potential issuance of a digital euro.
ECB President Christine Lagarde announces the digital euro is technically ready, awaiting legislative approval. What does this mean for crypto?
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that the digital euro is technically ready for implementation, but EU lawmakers must provide political approval before its launch.
ECB rate hikes expected by 2026 could significantly impact both traditional and crypto markets amid diverging market sentiments.
ECB plans to launch a digital euro by 2029, enhancing Europe’s strategic autonomy in the evolving digital currency landscape.
Traders anticipate dollar weakness as ECB prepares for rate hikes, contrasting Fed’s expected cuts. Implications for crypto markets loom.