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Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments
Cryptocurrency // November 05, 2025

The European Central Bank’s digital euro effort is reportedly facing pushback from banks and lawmakers. 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,...

European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027
Cryptocurrency // October 30, 2025

The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. 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,...

South Korea Pauses CBDC Efforts Amid Rising Stablecoin Excitement
Cryptocurrency // June 30, 2025

The Bank of Korea is reportedly suspending its digital currency program amid increased stablecoin enthusiasm. 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....

This Week in Blockchain: Stablecoins Distance Themselves From Crypto Markets
Blockchain // March 12, 2025

The one constant throughout crypto’s history has been the same question: Where is the sector headed next? 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Making Sense of Trump’s CBDC Ban and Crypto Stockpile Order

January 24, 2025
Nearly a week into his presidency, and Donald Trump has yet to mention bitcoin. 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 […]

From Remittances to Retail: Why Ripple Believes CBDCs Will Change Global Payments

September 05, 2023
As currency becomes increasingly digitized, more end users are able to reap its benefits, in turn feeding an underlying network effect of increased market participants and inclusion. Get the Full...

BritCoin Insider Says Innovations Built on CBDCs Will Change Nature of Finance 

July 18, 2023
As you read this, the very nature of money is being interrogated and experimentally reshaped. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Circle Says Lack of Direct EMI Access to EU Central Bank Accounts Stifles Payments Innovation

May 19, 2023
To access central bank accounts in the European Union (EU) today, electronic money token (EMT) issuers, and by extension all electronic money institutions (EMIs), have no choice but to rely...

Quick Reads
EU Council Backs Online and Offline Digital Euros

December 21, 2025
The EU Council has reportedly endorsed a new negotiating position for a digital euro. 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 […]

Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments

November 05, 2025
The European Central Bank’s digital euro effort is reportedly facing pushback from banks and lawmakers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027

October 30, 2025
The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

South Korea Pauses CBDC Efforts Amid Rising Stablecoin Excitement

June 30, 2025
The Bank of Korea is reportedly suspending its digital currency program amid increased stablecoin enthusiasm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...