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European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027
Cryptocurrency // October 30, 2025

The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

European Central Bank Reportedly Looking to Simplify Banking Rules
Bank Regulation // April 27, 2025

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reportedly created a task force to simplify Europe’s banking rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

ECB: US Embrace of Crypto Could Trigger Financial Crisis
Cryptocurrency // March 16, 2025

A European Central Bank (ECB) official says America’s embrace of cryptocurrency and non-bank finance could backfire. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Will America’s Crypto Push Help Birth a Digital Euro?
CBDC // February 06, 2025

The digital dollar may be off the table for now, following a recent executive order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Eurozone’s 9.2% Headline Inflation Rate Masks Deep Lingering Pain

January 09, 2023
Eurozone inflation has dropped back into the single figures after two months of double-digit rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Will The Pandemic Finally Get Central Banks Interested In Building Digital Currencies?

May 21, 2020
The tipping point might be nigh for digital dollars and other central bank-issued currencies done through bits and bytes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

ECB: Setting The Stage For Pan-European Real Time Cross-Border Payments

May 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken both the United States and global economies, with 38.4 percent of small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) reducing their payroll and experts warning that the pandemic...

Quick Reads
Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments

November 05, 2025
The European Central Bank’s digital euro effort is reportedly facing pushback from banks and lawmakers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027

October 30, 2025
The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

European Central Bank Reportedly Looking to Simplify Banking Rules

April 27, 2025
The European Central Bank (ECB) has reportedly created a task force to simplify Europe’s banking rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

ECB: US Embrace of Crypto Could Trigger Financial Crisis

March 16, 2025
A European Central Bank (ECB) official says America’s embrace of cryptocurrency and non-bank finance could backfire. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...