The ECB is wrong about Bitcoin: It’s central banks that are unfair
The central bankers are the ones printing money and making everyone poorer via inflation. Bitcoin is the solution, not the problem. Go to Source
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Bitcoin academics slam controversial ECB paper blasting Bitcoin
The rebuttal critiques several arguments made by the ECB paper’s authors earlier this month that argued Bitcoin’s price should be regulated or outright banned. Go to Source
Sanctions Backfire: European Exporters Suffer More Than Russia
European sanctions against Russia are impacting small European exporters, particularly in Italy, more severely than Russia itself, according to Ferdinando Pelazzo, president of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with disrupted payment systems and logistical challenges due to the sanctions. Italian businesses heavily reliant on Russian markets now face … Read more
How Bitcoin’s Success Could Be Fueling Poverty for Latecomers and Non-Holders, ECB Economists Claim
Bitcoin’s rise is enriching early adopters at the expense of society, according to a paper by European Central Bank (ECB) economists. They argued that bitcoin’s speculative growth leads to wealth redistribution, where early investors gain while non-holders and latecomers are left poorer. Economists warn this dynamic could harm societal stability, deepening inequality and threatening democracy … Read more
‘We’re Heading to 6-Figure Bitcoin’ — What’s Driving This Bold Prediction
Bitcoin could reach six figures sooner than expected, driven by surging institutional flows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), economic instability, and the U.S. presidential election, according to the chief investment officer of asset management firm Bitwise. The executive highlights factors like growing GOP support for cryptocurrencies and inflation concerns pushing investors toward BTC. With regulatory clarity … Read more
ECB paper claims older Bitcoin holders are exploiting new holders
Since its introduction in 1999, the euro has lost approximately 85% of its value against gold due to monetary inflation. Go to Source
ECB Working Paper: The Role of Stablecoins as Crypto Safe-Haven Is Questionable
A recent study part of the European Central Bank (ECB) working paper series has concluded that stablecoins are susceptible to shocks derived from U.S. monetary policy changes. Contractionary shocks make stablecoins react negatively, being even more relevant than traditional crypto shocks to stablecoins, while money market funds (MMFs) thrive. ECB Paper: Stablecoins Are Susceptible to … Read more
ECB official proposes unified European ledger for digital assets
European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone would like to see a sort of European union for digital assets. Go to Source
Börse Stuttgart, ECB cut settlement time in blockchain test
Börse Stuttgart Group’s blockchain test, in collaboration with the European Central Bank, aims to revolutionize securities transactions by reducing settlement times to minutes. Go to Source
Privacy Fears Undermine Support for Digital Euro in Germany
Skepticism about the digital euro is strong in Germany, especially among older citizens who prioritize privacy and security in financial transactions. Many Germans remain resistant to the idea of a digital currency, with about half unable to imagine using it. Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has called cash “sacred” in Germany, reflecting deep-rooted concerns about losing … Read more
