ECB

Policy

Europe’s Digital Euro Could Be Limited to Ensure Banks Stay Relevant

Digital euro could have storage and transaction limits to protect financial stability in times of turmoil, said the ECB's executive board member Fabio Panetta.

Tim FriesNov 7, 20223 min read

Market Analysis

Eurozone Inflation Hit New All-Time High of 10% in September: Report

Inflation in the euro area hit a new all-time high of 10% in September, driven by colossal energy and food costs.

Tim FriesSep 30, 20223 min read

Forex

EUR Slips Below USD as Recession Fears Spook Europe

The euro's decline comes after Europe's policymakers suggested aggressive interest rate hikes are likely to continue to tame inflation.

Tim FriesAug 22, 20223 min read

Crypto

Why ECB thinks Bitcoin is Unlikely to be the Holy Grail of Cross Border Payments

The ECB believes Bitcoin is not a suitable means of cross-border payments, citing its PoW mechanism, lack of regulation, and volatility.

Ruholamin HaqshanasAug 2, 20223 min read

Market Analysis

Russian Gas Supply Key Factor for Recession as ECB Hikes Rates by 50 BPS

Russia's gas supply is set to determine the severity of economic recession in Europe later this year, according to ING's chief economist Carsten Brzeski.

Tim FriesJul 21, 20223 min read

Policy

ECB Says ‘Investigation Phase’ of Digital Euro Will Take Until Mid-2023

The ECB has taken its first step towards developing a CBDC, but users are already showing concerns.

Tim FriesJul 14, 20213 min read

Crypto

DeFi is Now Estimated to Have Over 2 Million Users

Weening yourself off from the dependency on the traditional banking ecosystem has never been more relevant.

Tim FriesApr 28, 20215 min read

Crypto

$10 Billion Worth of BTC is Used Illicitly, Compared to $1.4 Trillion in USD

A long-standing trope from the days of seedy darknet is being resuscitated as a besmirching tactic by the powers that be.

Tim FriesJan 21, 20215 min read