Cbdc news and trends

Big Banks Challenge ECB’s Digital Euro Over Cash Flight Fears
CBDC // May 22, 2026

The European Central Bank’s effort to build a homegrown payments system using a digital euro is being slowed by European banks’ concerns that the solution would lead to customers transferring cash from banks to an ECB wallet, Reuters reported Thursday (May 21). Get the Full...

Former CFTC Chief Says Digital Dollar Is Inevitable in US
CBDC // May 20, 2026

Before returning to office, President Donald Trump promised to outlaw central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). 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,...

ECB President Lagarde Says Stablecoins Fail to Support Euro Ambitions
Blockchain // May 08, 2026

Europe must build its own modernized settlement solutions anchored by central bank money, because stablecoins alone have structural weaknesses, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Friday (May 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

ECB Adopts Payments Standards to Clear Path for Digital Euro Launch
Digital Payments // April 24, 2026

The European Central Bank (ECB) has signed agreements with three European standard setters to facilitate digital euro payments, if the digital euro regulation gets adopted by European Union (EU) co-legislators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Crypto Week Comes Back to Life with Stablecoin Bill Set for House Vote

July 16, 2025
It’s not every week that a sector with a checkered past gets the regulatory green light in the U.S. 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, […]

The EU Inches Closer to the Digital Euro — Will Stablecoins and Crypto Take a...

February 21, 2024
In Europe, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) has inched closer to reality, by virtue of a vote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Agility and Robust Risk Management Key to APAC Success in 2024, Says Discover Global Network

February 06, 2024
In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as a driving force in the digital payments space, with the region’s rapid technology adoption and changing consumer behaviors positioning it...

Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin

January 18, 2024
Stablecoins have held the promise of serving as a link between the cryptocurrency realm and traditional financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
ECB Board Member Says Stablecoins Threaten Financial Stability

June 01, 2026
Another European Central Bank official issued a stablecoin-related warning, Bloomberg News reported Sunday (May 31). 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 […]

Big Banks Challenge ECB’s Digital Euro Over Cash Flight Fears

May 22, 2026
The European Central Bank’s effort to build a homegrown payments system using a digital euro is being slowed by European banks’ concerns that the solution would lead to customers transferring...

Former CFTC Chief Says Digital Dollar Is Inevitable in US

May 20, 2026
Before returning to office, President Donald Trump promised to outlaw central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

ECB President Lagarde Says Stablecoins Fail to Support Euro Ambitions

May 08, 2026
Europe must build its own modernized settlement solutions anchored by central bank money, because stablecoins alone have structural weaknesses, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Friday (May 8). Get the Full Story Complete...