Blockchain, Europe and Central Bank

European Central Bank Focus on Blockchain Based Payment Layer
In a newly published press release the European Central Bank doubled down on its commitment to the integration of technologies that will benefit the end user.The statement noted that "The Eurosystem wants to support the use of innovative solutions in its market infrastructures while maintaining the safety and efficiency of TARGET Services.
European Central Bank Takes Step Toward Blockchain-Based Payments System
The ECB’s plans to build a payments system on distributed-ledger technology could lead to the issuance of a digital euro.
ECB Plans Blockchain-Based Payment System for Central Bank Settlements
The ECB is developing a blockchain-based payment system for financial institutions to settle transactions in central bank money.
European Central Bank to Build DLT-Based Settlement Infrastructure
Central banks’ growing adoption of DLT may influence cryptocurrency regulations and investor sentiment toward Bitcoin and Ethereum.
European Central Bank to Work on Settlement System for Distributed-Ledger Transactions
The European Central Bank (ECB) said it is looking to develop a way of settling distributed-ledger technology (DLT) transactions with fiat currency as it expands its work on the key feature that underpins the blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
European Central Bank reports highest loss in history
The European Central Bank (ECB) reported its second consecutive year of losses on Thursday, with a deficit of about €7.9 billion ($8.2 billion) recorded for 2024. This marks the highest loss in the ECB's more than 25-year history.
ECB to create a blockchain-based payment system
The European Central Bank (ECB) is officially bringing blockchain into the European financial system, launching a new payment system to settle central bank money using distributed ledger technology (DLT).
European Central Bank ramps up wholesale CBDC platform development
The European Central Bank (ECB) is ramping up the development of a wholesale CBDC initiative for transaction settlement between institutions.
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