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Tackling Privacy Concerns Would Be Key to Ensuring Digital Euro Is Embraced by EU Citizens
Tackling Privacy Concerns Would Be Key to Ensuring Digital Euro Is Embraced by EU Citizens
September 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

It is possible that an electronic version of euro notes and coins may one day be widely available for use in Europe. But while the...

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TIPS System Glitch Stalls European Banks
TIPS System Glitch Stalls European Banks
August 10, 2021  |  Banking

A glitch in the European Central Bank’s payment system late Monday (Aug. 9) left several EU financial institutions stranded during the vital hours near the...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Revolut Lands $800M At $33B Valuation; Transcard Launches Smart Disburse Platform
Today In Digital-First Banking: Revolut Lands $800M At $33B Valuation; Transcard Launches Smart Disburse Platform
July 15, 2021  |  Digital-First Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Revolut notched $800 million at a $33 billion valuation, while Transcard launched a Smart Disburse product for companies,...

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EU’s Exploration Of Digital Euro Seen As Threat To Other Volatile Cryptocurrencies
EU’s Exploration Of Digital Euro Seen As Threat To Other Volatile Cryptocurrencies
July 15, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

In world that is literally filled with crypto volatility and speculation, Europe’s appetite for something that is more stable is understandable. The European Central Bank’s...

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ECB Begins ‘Investigation Phase’ Of Digital Euro Project
ECB Begins ‘Investigation Phase’ Of Digital Euro Project
July 14, 2021  |  International

The European Central Bank announced on Wednesday (July 14) that it will begin the investigation phase of its digital euro project. The bank’s governing council...

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Morgan Stanley Estimates 8 Pct Of Bank Deposits Could Be Impacted By A Digital Euro
Morgan Stanley Estimates 8 Pct Of Bank Deposits Could Be Impacted By A Digital Euro
June 16, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Morgan Stanley analysts have said a digital euro might preclude a decline of 8 percent of consumer deposits from euro zone banks, Reuters writes. The...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Mexico Payments Firm Prosa Seeks Buyer; United Bankshares To Purchase Community Bankers Trust Corporation
Today In Digital-First Banking: Mexico Payments Firm Prosa Seeks Buyer; United Bankshares To Purchase Community...
June 03, 2021  |  Digital-First Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Mexico’s Prosa is looking for a buyer that will pony up more than $1 billion, while United Bankshares has...

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Euro’s Standing Could Improve With Digital Version, ECB Says
Euro’s Standing Could Improve With Digital Version, ECB Says
June 02, 2021  |  Digital Payments

In a new report, the European Central Bank says that the advent of a digital version of the euro could improve the currency’s global standing...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Netstars Wraps Up $60 Million In Funding; Flipkart Reportedly Plans To Buy Cleartrip
Today In Payments Around The World: Netstars Wraps Up $60 Million In Funding; Flipkart Reportedly...
April 15, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Japanese QR code payment gateway provider Netstars Co. has secured $60 million in funding, while India’s Flipkart...

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