All posts tagged "European Central Bank"
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ECB completes procurement to pioneer AI in package of ‘supervisory tech’ innovation
The European Central Bank (ECB) has completed a procurement for so called supervisory tech as it pioneers emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Supervisory authorities such as the ECB – which oversees banks across
- Posted May 3, 2022
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ECB launches SupTech procurement
The European Central Bank (ECB) is stepping up its investment in SupTech – technology for supervisory agencies – with a planned spend of more than £200m (US$276m). SupTech has growing
- Posted January 21, 2021
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Tallinn tales: Estonia’s role in developing the digital euro
Rainer Olt is leading research on digital currency technology for Estonia’s central bank. In an interview with Ian Hall, he talks blockchain, privacy and instant payments Estonia boasts a well-forged reputation
- Posted November 26, 2020
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Estonia launches research into digital currency
Estonia has kicked off research into the suitability of its e-government technology for operating a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The country’s central bank, Eesti Pank, has launched what it
- Posted October 8, 2020
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France and UK move forward on central bank digital currencies
The central banks of France and the UK have moved towards the creation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with the Banque de France issuing a call for applications to
- Posted April 8, 2020
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Central banks pool brainpower on digital currencies
A group of the world’s most influential central banks have teamed up to pool expertise on central bank digital currencies. The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England (BoE), the
- Posted February 2, 2020
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European Central Bank ponders digital currency launch
The European Central Bank (ECB) has confirmed that it is investigating how a European public digital currency could work and whether it is desirable, with its conclusions expected next year.
- Posted November 21, 2019
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Could Libra tip the scales? Assessing Facebook’s cryptocurrency
The arrival of Facebook in the world of cryptocurrencies could take these emerging financial technologies to the next level – and governments are only just starting to consider their response.
- Posted July 16, 2019
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ECB calls for “careful monitoring” of crypto-currencies
Crypto currencies’ potential implications for financial stability in Europe require “careful monitoring”, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said – though their combined value has not yet reached a point
- Posted May 22, 2019
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Irish central bank recruits to replace chief lost to ECB
The Central Bank of Ireland is interviewing candidates for the role of governor this week, replacing incumbent Philip Lane – who is ending his seven-year term early to join the
- Posted April 28, 2019