Will the money of the future be digital?
The Eurogroup gets back on the digital euro.
Will the digital euro respect citizens’ privacy?
The ECB is currently working on introducing a digital currency – to exist alongside banknotes – that citizens and firms can use for everyday payments. A digital euro would be safer than bank deposits and inherently more stable than crypto assets such as Bitcoin. However, many are worrying: How will the ECB make sure that the digital euro respects users’ privacy?
Digital euro: Positive Money Europe’s survey response
The European Central Bank recently closed a survey asking interested individuals and organisations for their views on a digital euro. Positive Money Europe responded to the survey, making clear what we view as important in designing a digital euro that truly benefits people.
IMF’s Director says central banks could issue digital money
International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde said central banks around the world should consider issuing digital currency.
Let’s experiment with full-reserve banking again
Full-reserve banking was tried out in the UK and US in the 19th century. It is assuring that macroeconomic indicators pointed mainly upwards after the reforms were implemented. Although it is hard to associate the positive developments directly with full-reserve...
Sweden goes one step closer to digital cash
Sweden could soon become the first European country to adopt a central bank digital currency.