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ECB President Christine Lagarde Calls Democratic Process a “Drag” Slowing Digital Euro CBDC Rollout
Lagarde frames democracy as a speed bump on the road to a cashless future.
EU Finance Ministers Approve Roadmap for Digital Euro, Deferring Decision on Holding Limits Amid Privacy Concerns
It’s not anonymous and, for many, that’s already a dealbreaker.
French Justice Minister Proposes a Ban on Cash
A country’s war on drugs doubles as a referendum on the right to privacy.
ECB Partners With Big Tech to Launch Controversial Digital Euro Amid Privacy Concerns and US Opposition
Corporate Europe puts on a lab coat to make surveillance look like service.
Trump’s Commits To CBDC Ban
Trump’s CBDC opposition strikes a chord with cryptocurrency advocates wary of government overreach
EU Steams Ahead With Controversial, Centrally-Controlled Digital Euro
Pushing for a CBDC.
ECB Head: Digital Euro Won’t Be Anonymous, Concerns About “Big Brother” Overreach Are A “Conspiracy Theory”
Pushing a CBDC you didn’t ask for and branding you a conspiracy theorist if you ask questions.
IBM Makes Proposals For a Digital Euro Implementation
Another company pushing for digital IDs.
The Bank of England Is Funding A Digital Wallet For A CBDC
A major step towards more central control of money.
Amazon Backs The Digital Euro
Backing central control of currency.
EU merchants brace for a cashless future? Impending regulations could force the acceptance of digital euro
A bill will soon be presented.