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ECB Advisor: Stablecoins Risk Upending the European Banking System

ECB Advisor: Stablecoins Risk Upending the European Banking System

Jürgen Schaaf, Advisor to the Senior Management of Market Infrastructure and Payments at the ECB, has warned about the potential impact of stablecoins in Europe, claiming that they could weaken the banking system by diverting deposits to decentralized alternatives. ECB Adviser Jürgen Schaaf Warns About Potential Erosion of the Banking System by Stablecoins European authorities […]

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ECB Approves Two-Track Plan to Use Central Bank Money for DLT Transactions

ECB Approves Two-Track Plan to Use Central Bank Money for DLT Transactions

The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council, on Tuesday, approved a two-track plan that will utilise central bank money for distributed ledger technology (DLT) transactions. The first short-term track approach, dubbed “Pontes”, will connect DLT platforms with Eurosystem TARGET services, to be launched by 2026. The track will ensure the free flow of cash, securities

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ECB Trials XRP Ledger For Bonds—But There’s A Catch

ECB Trials XRP Ledger For Bonds—But There’s A Catch

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The European Central Bank (ECB) has quietly given the XRP Ledger a place in its wholesale-DLT sandbox—yet only behind the walls of a closed network. Annex II of the ECB’s June 2025 report describes 48 trials and experiments, but a single project

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ECB President Lagarde Aims to Seize Shifting Global Order to Strengthen Euro’s Global Position

ECB President Lagarde Aims to Seize Shifting Global Order to Strengthen Euro’s Global Position

In a recent blog post, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen three foundational pillars—geopolitical credibility, economic resilience, and legal and institutional integrity—to enhance the euro’s global prominence. Lagarde noted the shifting global order, characterized by rising protectionism and uncertainty, which poses risks to Europe’s economy and

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Digital Euro Launch Awaits EU Legislative Approval, Says ECB Chief Lagarde

Digital Euro Launch Awaits EU Legislative Approval, Says ECB Chief Lagarde

The European Central Bank is racing toward the launch of a digital euro, driven by surging consumer demand and the need to unify Europe’s digital payment landscape. ECB Close to Digital Euro Launch to Meet Consumer Demand, Maintain Cash and Digital Balance European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde confirmed on June 12 during an

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Deadly Or Disruptive? XRP Gets The COVID-19 Comparison From Finance Expert

Deadly Or Disruptive? XRP Gets The COVID-19 Comparison From Finance Expert

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Financial commentator Gary Cardone ignited a heated debate this week after he accused XRP of siding with authoritarian powers to stay relevant. His statements followed speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) could use the XRP Ledger to power its upcoming digital

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Why Is Grant Cardone’s Twin Brother Comparing Ripple (XRP) to Covid-19?

Why Is Grant Cardone’s Twin Brother Comparing Ripple (XRP) to Covid-19?

TL;DR Grant Cardone’s twin brother, Gary, who has over 40 years of experience in the financial field, has taken a strong stance against Ripple’s native token. His main argument is based on reports that the XRP Ledger will serve as the network on which the digital euro will be based. XRP = Covid-19? Cardone’s comments

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