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European Stability Mechanism Head Says Digital Euro ‘More Necessary Than Ever’
Cryptocurrency // March 10, 2025

The Trump administration’s embrace of cryptocurrencies reportedly could accelerate the European Union’s (EU) adoption of 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...

Pan-EU Payments Challenger Lacks Consumer and Merchant Demand
Payments Innovation // March 31, 2023

Although Europe lacks a pan-regional scheme to rival international card networks, building and igniting one means giving consumers and merchants a reason to get on board — something that is lacking today, says Gijs Boudewijn, general manager at the Dutch Payments Association. Get the Full...

Euro-Denominated Stablecoins Vie for Prominence in MiCA Era
emea // January 23, 2023

The EURM token is the latest euro-denominated stablecoin endorsed by Spain’s central bank. 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....

EU Eyes Requiring PSPs to Offer Instant Euro Payments
Payment Methods // October 25, 2022

The European Commission is preparing to publish a draft payment law on Wednesday that will require payment service providers to offer 24/7 instant euro payment services, Reuters reported Tuesday (Oct. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Pan-EU Payments Challenger Lacks Consumer and Merchant Demand

March 31, 2023
Although Europe lacks a pan-regional scheme to rival international card networks, building and igniting one means giving consumers and merchants a reason to get on board — something that is lacking today, says Gijs Boudewijn, general manager at the Dutch Payments Association. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

Euro-Denominated Stablecoins Vie for Prominence in MiCA Era

January 23, 2023
The EURM token is the latest euro-denominated stablecoin endorsed by Spain’s central bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

FX Hedging Strategies Get Fresh Look From SMBs Amid Pound’s Slump

October 04, 2022
Predictable foreign exchange (FX) markets are what cross-border and import-export businesses seek in general. It’s easy to make plans on the assumption that exchange rates won’t change drastically. Get the...

Brexit Talent Drain A Leak Likely To Deluge?

July 04, 2017
Brexit is still being worked on, worked out and one wonders what workers will do. For the highly skilled employees of both the U.K. and the continent, including those in...

Quick Reads
France Urges Euro Stablecoins to Break Dollar Dependency

April 17, 2026
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said Friday (April 17) that European banks should develop more euro-based stablecoins and tokenized deposits to reduce the continent’s reliance on non-European payment providers, Reuters reported Friday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

European Stability Mechanism Head Says Digital Euro ‘More Necessary Than Ever’

March 10, 2025
The Trump administration’s embrace of cryptocurrencies reportedly could accelerate the European Union’s (EU) adoption of a digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

EU Eyes Requiring PSPs to Offer Instant Euro Payments

October 25, 2022
The European Commission is preparing to publish a draft payment law on Wednesday that will require payment service providers to offer 24/7 instant euro payment services, Reuters reported Tuesday (Oct....

Euro’s Standing Could Improve With Digital Version, ECB Says

June 02, 2021
In a new report, the European Central Bank says that the advent of a digital version of the euro could improve the currency’s global standing by making it easier for...