European Central Bank

Christine Lagarde giving the thumb down to Bitcoin.
Bitcoin (BTC)
ECB’s Bitcoin Paper Sparks Outrage, Calls for Strict Controls or Ban

The ECB's latest report on Bitcoin highlights potential wealth inequality effects, sparking backlash from the crypto community.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Man sitting on gold, celebrating a gold rush.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Struggles as Investors Seek Safety in Gold

Bitcoin's value is slipping against gold as investors seek safer havens during economic uncertainty.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
VanEck CEO Jan F. van Eck is feeling really positive about bitcoin.
Bitcoin (BTC)
VanEck CEO Puts Bitcoin at $350K in Worst-Case Scenario

VanEck CEO forecasts Bitcoin could hit $350K, and suggests it could soar even higher if central banks get on board.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Scammer threatening you for money.
Bitcoin (BTC)
ECB Fears That This Market Rally Isn’t Based on Fundamentals

Despite Bitcoin's price surge, ECB’s report sees a dangerous boom fueled by manipulation, illicit activity, and inadequate regulations.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Christine Lagarde looking at a burning Earth.
Regulations
ECB Chief Lagarde’s Son Loses Big in Crypto Investments

ECB President Madam Lagarde uses her son’s crypto losses to reiterate her disapproval of the asset class.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Colorful hands touching graph.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Analysts Predict 2023 Rally Whilst Central Banks Tout Fears of 70% Price Drop

Standard Chartered price Bitcoin at $5000 in a 2023 ‘surprise scenario’.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Bitcoin (BTC)
“Bitcoin Should be Treated as Neither in Regulatory Terms and Thus Should not be Legitimized”: Europe Central Bank Officials

According to ECB officials, Bitcoin's decline from $69,000 to $20,000 is an "artificially induced last gap before irrelevance."

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Bitcoin (BTC)
ECB Blasts Bitcoin (BTC), Says It’s on Road to Irrelevance

Ulrich Bindseil and Jürgen Schaaf said that Bitcoin has failed at replacing or even improving traditional monetary and financial system.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
European Central Bank- CBDCs are better for international payments than Bitcoin and stablecoins
Bitcoin (BTC)
European Central Bank: CBDCs Better for International Payments than Bitcoin and Stablecoins

ECB sees biggest potential in the centralized digital currencies.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
CBDCs
The Results of the ‘Digital Euro’ CBDC Trials Are Finally Here

The European Central Bank has released the results of its ‘tiered approach’ on an experimental digital euro.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
CBDCs
Christine Legarde: “CBDCs Would Operate To The Benefit Of Consumers”

Central banks are increasingly becoming interested in CBDCs as a bridge between blockchain and asset-backed currencies.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp

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