European Central Bank news and trends

OpenAI Economist Says Jobs Data Disproves AI Unemployment Fears
Artificial Intelligence // June 30, 2026

Jobs data contradicts the common fear that artificial intelligence will put people out of work, OpenAI Chief Economist Aaron Chatterji said Tuesday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Only 7% of EU Companies Considered ‘Intensive’ AI Users
Artificial Intelligence // June 24, 2026

Among European companies, AI’s footprint is large, though not especially deep. 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...

EU Lawmakers OK Talks on Digital Euro Framework
CBDC // June 23, 2026

The digital euro is reportedly closer to becoming a reality following a Tuesday (June 23) vote. 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...

ECB Governor Sounds Warnings on AI and Stablecoins
Cybersecurity // May 10, 2026

A European Central Bank official wants bankers to test their infrastructure for artificial intelligence-related threats. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Battleground Shapes up in Europe: Digital Euro and Central Banks vs Private Stablecoin Issuers

September 05, 2023
In Europe, the digital currency battleground is shaping up to be one where the central banks are on one side, and private issuers are on the other. 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 […]

Why SocGen’s B2B Marketplaces Strategy Needed FinTech

May 03, 2023
Online business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces are fast growing in popularity, helping to accelerate digital payment innovation in the business space. According to a research study by McKinsey, global sales generated via...

Eurozone’s 9.2% Headline Inflation Rate Masks Deep Lingering Pain

January 09, 2023
Eurozone inflation has dropped back into the single figures after two months of double-digit rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Consumer Demographics Determine Payment Preferences, Says European Central Bank

January 06, 2023
The way consumers shop and pay has been clearly digitized in recent years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Quick Reads
Europe’s Central Bank Suffers 2 Payments Outages in 1 Week

July 06, 2026
The European Central Bank’s payment system has experienced two outages in one week. 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 communications from […]

OpenAI Economist Says Jobs Data Disproves AI Unemployment Fears

June 30, 2026
Jobs data contradicts the common fear that artificial intelligence will put people out of work, OpenAI Chief Economist Aaron Chatterji said Tuesday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the...

Only 7% of EU Companies Considered ‘Intensive’ AI Users

June 24, 2026
Among European companies, AI’s footprint is large, though not especially deep. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

EU Lawmakers OK Talks on Digital Euro Framework

June 23, 2026
The digital euro is reportedly closer to becoming a reality following a Tuesday (June 23) vote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...