European Central Bank

Regulation

ECB President: Cryptocurrency Price Boom Having Limited Effect on Economy

The president of the European Union's central bank has issued new remarks that touch on the rising price of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 July 2017
Europe

ECB DLT Lead: Central Banks Won’t Compete on Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk's new one-on-one interview with the DLT lead at the European Central Bank explores the institution's current engagement on the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2017
Regulation

European Central Bank: Still Too Early for DLT in Eurozone

The ECB has once again shot down the idea that it might use distributed ledger tech as part of its market infrastructure in the near future.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 April 2017
Europe

ECB Paper: Distributed Ledgers Likely to Bring ‘Gradual’ Change

The European Central Bank has published a working paper on blockchain tech, examining its potential role in securities markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2016
Banking

European Central Bank Exploring Blockchain Tech Applications

In a new report, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said it is investigating blockchain use within its securities and payments settlement systems.

Tech  ·  17 February 2016
Regulation

European Central Bank: Digital Currencies ‘Inherently Unstable’

The European Central Bank has released a new report on digital currencies, calling them an "inherently unstable" yet innovative technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2015
Regulation

Italian Central Bank: No AML Requirement for Bitcoin Exchanges

Digital currency exchanges are not required to comply with anti-money laundering rules, according to new guidance from the Banca d'Italia.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2015
Regulation

Spanish Political Party Calls for Bitcoin Regulation

A Spanish political party has submitted a proposal to the country's Congress outlining the need for bitcoin regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 January 2015
Regulation

European Central Bank: Bitcoin a Risky Alternative to Euro

ECB Executive Board member Yves Mersch said this week that bitcoin is inferior to the euro.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 May 2014
Regulation

European Central Bank: Bitcoin Shouldn’t be Ignored or Dismissed

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reiterated its position on digital currencies, saying they should not be overlooked.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 March 2014