News with the tag "Christine Lagarde"

The Swiss National Bank has rejected holding bitcoin reserves, citing concerns over cryptocurrency market liquidity and volatility. "For cryptocurrencies, market liquidity, even if it may seem ok at times, is especially during crises naturally called into question,” said SNB President Martin Schlege...

Bitcoin Magazine ECB Prepping the Ground for Digital Euro Launch The European Central Bank (ECB) is laying the groundwork for the probable launch of its wholesale and retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Digital Euro. Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, shared this update at their l...

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has said the ECB is looking to issue a digital euro by October 2025, once legislation comes into effect - if the central bank has its way. However, lawmakers recently raised doubts on whether a digital euro can take flight, according to a Reuters rep...

Skepticism about the digital euro is strong in Germany, especially among older citizens who prioritize privacy and security in financial transactions. Many Germans remain resistant to the idea of a digital currency, with about half unable to imagine using it. Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has c...

The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its interest rates on Thursday, indicating that domestic price pressures and elevated inflation levels will persist into next year. After a recent rate cut, the ECB adopted a cautious stance, suggesting more evidence is needed before making another move. Th...

A survey of European Central Bank (ECB) staff has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Christine Lagarde’s leadership. More than half of the respondents rated Lagarde’s performance as “very poor” or “poor.” Some expressed concerns that the former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is holding the reins tight on its key interest rate, maintaining it at a record high of 4%, signaling a strategic move as Europe witnesses a slow yet steady journey towards disinflation. The Frankfurt-based financial powerhouse stands firm in its resolve, echoing a ma...

Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has come under intense scrutiny following a revealing employee survey. The findings, orchestrated by the union IPSO, paint a picture of a workplace marred by dissatisfaction and a leader seemingly more focused on personal advanceme...

Europe is on the brink of a significant financial turn, with the European Central Bank (ECB) hinting at a potential interest rate cut this summer. ECB President Christine Lagarde, speaking at a recent event in Davos, conveyed a sense of cautious optimism about the direction in which Europe’s economy...

The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, has reportedly revealed that her son invested in crypto despite her warnings. “He ignored me royally,” Lagarde shared, noting that after he lost 60% of the money he invested, she had another talk with him about crypto investing. La...