Europe, central banks

Top European Central Bankers Push for Simpler Banking Rules
Four of the European Union’s top central bankers urged the bloc’s regulatory arm to simplify the mass of rules that commercial lenders blame for increasingly putting them at a disadvantage to international competitors.
Central banks key to Europe’s innovation, says fintech executive
Central banks safeguard financial stability and inflation while also driving Europe’s innovation, according to Costas Papadopoulos, executive director at Cypriot fintech Moneygate.He explained that “by ensuring a stable economic environment,
European Central Bank to Work on Settlement System for Distributed-Ledger Transactions
The European Central Bank (ECB) said it is looking to develop a way of settling distributed-ledger technology (DLT) transactions with fiat
European Central Bank’s annual loss hits record €7.9bn
The European Central Bank’s loss ballooned to a record €7.9bn last year, as its interest rate payments on its own financial liabilities rose as a result of its decision to increase borrowing costs. The loss for 2024 reflects the impact of higher interest rates,
European Central Bank reports highest loss in history
The European Central Bank (ECB) reported its second consecutive year of losses on Thursday, with a deficit of about €7.9 billion ($8.2 billion) recorded for 2024. This marks the highest loss in the ECB's more than 25-year history.
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European Central Bank Takes Step Toward Blockchain-Based Payments System
The ECB’s plans to build a payments system on distributed-ledger technology could lead to the issuance of a digital euro.
European Central Bank ramps up wholesale CBDC platform development
The European Central Bank (ECB) is ramping up the development of a wholesale CBDC initiative for transaction settlement between institutions.
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European Central Bank to Build DLT-Based Settlement Infrastructure
Central banks’ growing adoption of DLT may influence cryptocurrency regulations and investor sentiment toward Bitcoin and ...
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German Central Bank President Calls for Introduction of CBDCs To Protect European Sovereignty
The president of the German central bank is advocating for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to a report.
EUFN: European Financials Likely To Deliver Modest Earnings Growth In 2025
Shares MSCI Europe Financials ETF invests in European financial stocks, with largest exposure to the UK, Switzerland, and ...
Russian central bank expected to keep benchmark rate on hold on Feb 14: Reuters poll
The Russian central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate on hold at a board meeting on February 14 but is ...
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ECB Plans Blockchain-Based Payment System for Central Bank Settlements
The ECB is developing a blockchain-based payment system for financial institutions to settle transactions in central bank ...
Europe is already sabotaging its own economy far more than U.S. tariffs could, former ECB president says
Draghi cited IMF estimates that show Europe’s internal barriers are equivalent to a 45% tariff on manufactured goods and a ...