european central bank

ECB Debuts Bond Buying Initiative; Slashes Deposit Rate To Record Low
ECB Debuts Bond Buying Initiative; Slashes Deposit Rate To Record Low
September 12, 2019  |  International

The European Central Bank (ECB) is hoping to revitalize the eurozone economy with a stimulus package consisting of a lower main deposit rate and a...

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China Central Bank Said To Ready Crypto Launch
China Central Bank Said To Ready Crypto Launch
September 05, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

In China, the central bank will debut a state-backed cryptocurrency that initially will be issued to seven institutions in that country, Forbes reported this week. Get...

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IMF’s Lagarde Urges Banks To Keep Open Mind About Crypto
IMF’s Lagarde Urges Banks To Keep Open Mind About Crypto
September 04, 2019  |  International

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chair Christine Lagarde said financial supervisors and central banks should be more open to cryptocurrencies, even as they protect consumers, according...

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ECB Warns EU Of Libra’s Potential Threats
ECB Warns EU Of Libra’s Potential Threats
September 02, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank is being advised by ECB board member Yves Mersch that Facebook’s Libra could affect its ability to set monetary policy, Reuters...

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ECB Gives Banks More Time To Cover Unpaid Loans
ECB Gives Banks More Time To Cover Unpaid Loans
August 22, 2019  |  International

The European Central Bank (ECB) is granting eurozone financial institutions additional time to cover unpaid loans after being pressured by Brussels, Reuters reported on Thursday...

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Hacker Prompts Shutdown Of ECB Website
Hacker Prompts Shutdown Of ECB Website
August 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A European Central Bank (ECB) website has been shut down after a malicious hacking attack infected the site. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Daily: ECB Tightens Scrutiny On Crypto Transactions; Tax Bill Would End Double Crypto Tax
Bitcoin Daily: ECB Tightens Scrutiny On Crypto Transactions; Tax Bill Would End Double Crypto Tax
August 07, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The European Central Bank (ECB) said in a report that fixing cryptocurrency asset data gaps still presents a sizable challenge for financial institutions as well...

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Swiss Franc Weakens On Impending US And Europe Rate Cuts
Swiss Franc Weakens On Impending US And Europe Rate Cuts
July 29, 2019  |  International

In the face of impending rate cuts in the U.S. and Europe, the Swiss central bank has taken steps to weaken the Swiss franc and...

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EU Central Bank Says Crypto Isn’t Currency
EU Central Bank Says Crypto Isn’t Currency
July 10, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Central Bank (ECB) opened up about cryptocurrency and said it wouldn’t recognize it as an actual currency, according to reports. The bank also said...

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