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European Central Bank Points To Privacy As Pivotal In eMoney Future
European Central Bank Points To Privacy As Pivotal In eMoney Future
April 14, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

What people want most from digital currency is privacy, the European Central Bank (ECB) said in its report from public consultations about the possibility of a central...

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European Central Bank: Proper eCurrency Launch Could Take Years
European Central Bank: Proper eCurrency Launch Could Take Years
March 31, 2021  |  Digital Payments

The European Central Bank (ECB) said it could introduce a digital currency sometime this decade but it will take a few years to launch it...

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Today In B2B: Experian Pairs With C2FO; Bank Of The West Launches AP Platform
Today In B2B: Experian Pairs With C2FO; Bank Of The West Launches AP Platform
February 11, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, Experian collaborates with C2FO, while Bank of the West rolls out an integrated accounts payable platform. Plus, TruckPay embraces bitcoin for...

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Digital Euros Might Have Penalties To Curb Financial Chaos, ECB Says
Digital Euros Might Have Penalties To Curb Financial Chaos, ECB Says
February 10, 2021  |  Digital Payments

European Central Bank (ECB) member Fabio Panetta says the digital euro could pass negative interests rates to customers, Bloomberg writes. Panetta, speaking at an event...

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New Data Shows Eurozone Sliding Into Second Recession
New Data Shows Eurozone Sliding Into Second Recession
January 22, 2021  |  Economy

The latest surge of COVID-19 infections is pushing the Eurozone into a second recession, squashing hopes for a near-term rebound of the global economy. IHS...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Mynt Looks For Additional Funding; WeTrade Transfer From OTC Could Bring In $121 Million
Today In Payments Around The World: Mynt Looks For Additional Funding; WeTrade Transfer From OTC...
January 21, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Mynt is reportedly seeking more funding following a $175 million round, while WeTrade Group is seeking to...

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Bitcoin’s Swoon Highlights Yellen, Lagarde Caution On Volatility
Bitcoin’s Swoon Highlights Yellen, Lagarde Caution On Volatility
January 21, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

If 2021 is cryptocurrencies’ headline year — after a 2020, where, of course, names like bitcoin shattered previous highs — the news may be less...

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ECB Reaffirms Monetary Policy Decisions To Counter ‘Pandemic Shock’
ECB Reaffirms Monetary Policy Decisions To Counter ‘Pandemic Shock’
January 21, 2021  |  Bank Regulation

The European Central Bank (ECB) held this year’s first monetary policy meeting, and said in a statement on Thursday (Jan. 21) that it would stay...

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EU, ECB To Probe Policy And Legal Issues With Digital Euro
EU, ECB To Probe Policy And Legal Issues With Digital Euro
January 20, 2021  |  Europe

The European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB) have released a joint statement saying they’re considering beginning work on a digital euro. The statement...

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