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ECB President Says Bitcoin Won't Enter Reserves of Any EU Central Banks
Ales Michl, the governor of Czech Republic’s central bank, suggested ECB’s General Council to consider adding Bitcoin as part of its reserved assets. Dismissing the suggestion, Lagarde said reserved assets need to be liquid and secure – criteria she feels are not strong with BTC for now.
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Birds Or Rivers? Europeans Can Weigh In On Themes For New Euro Notes
The European Central Bank launched a survey today asking citizens to weigh in on the redesign of euro banknotes, with rivers, birds and European culture among the shortlisted themes.
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EU Set to Take Next Steps for Launch of Digital Euro, Will Publish Proposal for Legal Framework
EU will publish a proposal on Wednesday that will be the legal foundation on which the ECB could launch a digital euro. The project has come under attack from the public, politicians and banks before it even exists. Critics question the need for a digital euro and banks warn of major risks.
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Bitcoin Is Artificially Propped Up, Akin to Gambling and Should Not Be Legitimised, ECB Says
Bitcoin is artificially propped up and should not be legitimised by regulators or financial companies, the European Central Bank said, adding that it is similar to gambling. The cryptocurrency's recent stabilisation was "an artificially induced last gasp before the road to irrelevance", it said on Wednesday.
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"24-Hour Daylight And Snipers": Iceland Makes A Pitch To Host India Vs Pakistan Match
Iceland cricket made a hilarious jab at the ECB's intention to host a Test match between India and Pakistan in England.
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England Offers To Play Host To India-Pak Test Matches: Report
England has volunteered to be a neutral host for future India-Pakistan Test series, opening the possibility of the two Asian arch-rivals playing bilateral Test series for the first time in over 15 years, says a report.
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European Central Bank Steps in as Banks Test Crypto Waters Ahead of Pan-EU Licensing Rules
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Wednesday announced that it was taking steps to harmonise the assessment of licensing requests. The ECB, which directly regulates top euro zone lenders such as Deutsche Bank, UniCredit and BNP Paribas, said it would examine if crypto activities were in line with a bank's risk "profile", which determines how much c...
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European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde Says Cryptocurrencies Are 'Worth Nothing'
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has stated that crypto-assets should be regulated and are worthless, but has admitted that her son is a crypto-investor.
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European Central Bank Launches Pilot Project To Create "Digital Euro"
The European Central Bank on Wednesday formally launched a pilot project to create a "digital euro", in response to the growing popularity of electronic payments and the rise of cryptocurrencies.
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Facebook's Libra in Regulators' Sights as ECB Warns of 'Stablecoin' Risks
Facebook's attempt to drag cryptocurrencies into the mainstream with its Libra digital coin met with further scepticism on Monday when an ECB board member said such "stablecoins" posed serious risks.
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Cricket 19, Official The Ashes Game, Announced for Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
Cricket 19 is the official game for The Ashes, which begins in August 2019.
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Greece Reaches Preliminary Deal With Creditors: Minister
Athens also hopes to be finally allowed access to the European Central Bank's asset purchase programme, known as quantitative easing, or QE, to help its return to bond markets.
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ECB to Set Up Cyber-Attack Warning System for Banks
The ECB has been running a pilot project since February with 18 larger euro zone banks.
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G7 Leaders to Stand Firm on Security Threats, Ukraine
World leaders at a G7 summit in Germany were today set to present a united front against global security threats ranging from jihadist insurgencies to what US President Barack Obama condemned as "Russian aggression in Ukraine".
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G7 United Against Jihadists and 'Russian Aggression'
World leaders at a G7 summit in Germany were today set to present a united front against global security threats ranging from jihadist insurgencies to what US President Barack Obama condemned as "Russian aggression in Ukraine".
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ECB President Says Bitcoin Won't Enter Reserves of Any EU Central Banks
Ales Michl, the governor of Czech Republic’s central bank, suggested ECB’s General Council to consider adding Bitcoin as part of its reserved assets. Dismissing the suggestion, Lagarde said reserved assets need to be liquid and secure – criteria she feels are not strong with BTC for now.
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Birds Or Rivers? Europeans Can Weigh In On Themes For New Euro Notes
The European Central Bank launched a survey today asking citizens to weigh in on the redesign of euro banknotes, with rivers, birds and European culture among the shortlisted themes.
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EU Set to Take Next Steps for Launch of Digital Euro, Will Publish Proposal for Legal Framework
EU will publish a proposal on Wednesday that will be the legal foundation on which the ECB could launch a digital euro. The project has come under attack from the public, politicians and banks before it even exists. Critics question the need for a digital euro and banks warn of major risks.
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Bitcoin Is Artificially Propped Up, Akin to Gambling and Should Not Be Legitimised, ECB Says
Bitcoin is artificially propped up and should not be legitimised by regulators or financial companies, the European Central Bank said, adding that it is similar to gambling. The cryptocurrency's recent stabilisation was "an artificially induced last gasp before the road to irrelevance", it said on Wednesday.
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"24-Hour Daylight And Snipers": Iceland Makes A Pitch To Host India Vs Pakistan Match
Iceland cricket made a hilarious jab at the ECB's intention to host a Test match between India and Pakistan in England.
-
England Offers To Play Host To India-Pak Test Matches: Report
England has volunteered to be a neutral host for future India-Pakistan Test series, opening the possibility of the two Asian arch-rivals playing bilateral Test series for the first time in over 15 years, says a report.
-
European Central Bank Steps in as Banks Test Crypto Waters Ahead of Pan-EU Licensing Rules
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Wednesday announced that it was taking steps to harmonise the assessment of licensing requests. The ECB, which directly regulates top euro zone lenders such as Deutsche Bank, UniCredit and BNP Paribas, said it would examine if crypto activities were in line with a bank's risk "profile", which determines how much c...
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European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde Says Cryptocurrencies Are 'Worth Nothing'
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has stated that crypto-assets should be regulated and are worthless, but has admitted that her son is a crypto-investor.
-
European Central Bank Launches Pilot Project To Create "Digital Euro"
The European Central Bank on Wednesday formally launched a pilot project to create a "digital euro", in response to the growing popularity of electronic payments and the rise of cryptocurrencies.
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Facebook's Libra in Regulators' Sights as ECB Warns of 'Stablecoin' Risks
Facebook's attempt to drag cryptocurrencies into the mainstream with its Libra digital coin met with further scepticism on Monday when an ECB board member said such "stablecoins" posed serious risks.
-
Cricket 19, Official The Ashes Game, Announced for Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
Cricket 19 is the official game for The Ashes, which begins in August 2019.
-
Greece Reaches Preliminary Deal With Creditors: Minister
Athens also hopes to be finally allowed access to the European Central Bank's asset purchase programme, known as quantitative easing, or QE, to help its return to bond markets.
-
ECB to Set Up Cyber-Attack Warning System for Banks
The ECB has been running a pilot project since February with 18 larger euro zone banks.
-
G7 Leaders to Stand Firm on Security Threats, Ukraine
World leaders at a G7 summit in Germany were today set to present a united front against global security threats ranging from jihadist insurgencies to what US President Barack Obama condemned as "Russian aggression in Ukraine".
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G7 United Against Jihadists and 'Russian Aggression'
World leaders at a G7 summit in Germany were today set to present a united front against global security threats ranging from jihadist insurgencies to what US President Barack Obama condemned as "Russian aggression in Ukraine".
