Virtual currencies were a topic of discussion at the European Central Bank/Banca d’Italia Workshop on Interchange Fees earlier this week.
Virtual currencies were a topic of discussion at the European Central Bank/Banca d’Italia Workshop on Interchange Fees earlier this week.
In fact, a member of the European Central Bank’s executive board suggested virtual-currency schemes “should not be ignored or dismissed as they continue to become more popular worldwide, “ according to Retail Customer Experience.com.
“In Europe, virtual currencies do not pose a risk to price stability or financial stability, but do pose a risk for users,” said Yves Mersch, in a speech
The ECB is going to watch virtual currencies as they develop, he said.
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