European Central Bank Pushes for Tighter Digital Currency Control
The ECB said that digital currencies like bitcoin pose a potential threat to its ability to manage monetary policy.
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Oct 18, 2016 at 3:11 p.m. UTC
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Blockchain and Payments Infrastructure: A Regulator’s Dilemma?
Epiphyte's Gabrielle Patrick discusses the balancing act faced by regulators in a fast-changing world and how bitcoin's blockchain could help.
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Jun 19, 2016 at 1:45 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Feb 17, 2016 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
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ECB Board Member: Blockchain Could Disrupt Payments
Yves Mersch, member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, has said adoption of blockchain technology could disrupt payments.
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Jan 21, 2016 at 4:26 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Mar 2, 2015 at 10:50 p.m. UTC
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EBA: Financial Institutions Should Avoid Bitcoin, Await Regulation
The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.
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Jul 4, 2014 at 10:52 a.m. UTC
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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.
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May 21, 2014 at 5:32 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Mar 25, 2014 at 12:16 p.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2014