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ECB Official: Central Banks Must ‘Speed Up’ CBDC Adoption
CBDC // May 06, 2024

Bundesbank’s president said central banks must speed the adoption of digital currency to remain viable. 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,...

Bundesbank Head: Digital Euro Should Happen Gradually
Cryptocurrency // September 14, 2021

The digital euro needs to start small to avoid disrupting the banking sector, the head of Germany’s central bank said Tuesday (Sept. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

German Central Bank Seeks Tighter Change Post-Wirecard ‘Scandal’
Security & Fraud // July 27, 2020

For the second time in four days, a high-ranking German regulator has called for major changes in response to the Wirecard scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

BaFin Head Says Regulator Had Limited Ability To Regulate Wirecard
Security & Fraud // July 01, 2020

The president of Germany’s financial watchdog agency defended its actions in the Wirecard AG case where $1.2 billion in deposits went missing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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German Central Bank: Mergers Must Yield ‘Robust’ Competition

September 18, 2024
The chief of Germany’s central bank wants bank mergers to produce robust, competitive institutions. 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 marketing […]

ECB Official: Central Banks Must ‘Speed Up’ CBDC Adoption

May 06, 2024
Bundesbank’s president said central banks must speed the adoption of digital currency to remain viable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bundesbank Head: Digital Euro Should Happen Gradually

September 14, 2021
The digital euro needs to start small to avoid disrupting the banking sector, the head of Germany’s central bank said Tuesday (Sept. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

German Central Bank Seeks Tighter Change Post-Wirecard ‘Scandal’

July 27, 2020
For the second time in four days, a high-ranking German regulator has called for major changes in response to the Wirecard scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...