EU Privacy Watchdog Takes Aim at ‘Excessive Centralization’ of Digital Euro
The central bank digital currency has met significant opposition from lawmakers worried over the potential for state snooping
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Italy’s Cipollone Defends Digital Euro as He Seeks ECB Role
Remarks at a parliamentary hearing suggest no digital currency swerve when Fabio Panetta steps down from his role at the European Central Bank in November.
EU Plans for Wholesale CBDC Out Within Weeks, French Central Banker Says
A central bank digital currency usable by financial markets is moving faster than a more controversial plan targeting regular citizens.
Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says
The European Central Bank chief said she wanted to address “conspiracy theories” about CBDCs and government snooping.
Some Binance EU Users Find Fiat Withdrawals Cut Off Even Before Paysafe Ends Service
Binance says Paysafe gave it short notice that a “very small portion” of European users will be subject to an earlier closure before the payments provider officially pulls support for the exchange on Sept. 25.