: Bitcoin and its ‘funny business’ should be regulated globally, says European Central Bank chief
The head of the ECB called for the global regulation of bitcoin on Wednesday, saying that multilateral action was needed to stop “funny business” and money laundering......»»

We need to act, ECB"s Lagarde tells feuding EU on coronavirus rescue: sources
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde urged wrangling EU leaders to act more decisively to cushion the economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic, three sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the bloc feuds over how far to go......»»
Volkswagen urges ECB to buy short-term debt to stabilize markets: FT
Volkswagen's chief financial officer called on the European Central Bank (ECB) to accelerate purchases of short-term debt, the Financial Times reported on Friday......»»
With latest moves, Fed becomes creditor in chief for U.S. business
In undertaking what will undoubtedly be its largest rescue effort ever, the Federal Reserve on Monday announced programs that represent a never-before-seen intervention by the central bank into the heart of the "real" American economy......»»
ECB"s Lane says central bank could cut rates in future, will ensure spreads don"t hurt policy transmission
In a blog post after the poorly-received European Central Bank decision, ECB Chief Economist .....»»
Too early for the ECB to contemplate coronavirus response: Makhlouf
It is too early for the European Central Bank to assess whether it needs to respond to the coronavirus epidemic with policy, even if the epidemic presents a risk to growth, Irish central bank chief Gabriel Makhlouf said on Wednesday......»»
ECB chief Christine Lagarde speaks of a new order in the world economy in debut speech
The global economy is experiencing a shift, driven mainly by emerging markets, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Friday......»»
ECB chief speaks of new order in world economy
The global economy is experiencing a shift, driven mainly by emerging markets, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Friday......»»
Singapore Proposes Allowing Bitcoin, Ether Derivatives Trading on Approved Exchanges
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state's de facto central bank, may soon allow cryptocurrency-based derivatives to be traded on regulated platforms......»»
DWS sees one-in-four chance ECB will hike rates next year
There is a one-in-four chance that European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde will deliver an interest rate hike in her first year in office, German asset management firm DWS predicted on Tuesday, adding the risk of a global recession was very low......»»
DWS: One-in-four chance ECB will hike rates next year
There is a one-in-four chance that European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde will deliver an interest rate hike in her first year in office, German asset management firm DWS predicted on Tuesday, adding the risk of a global recession was very low......»»
ECB governor accused of bribery in Latvia corruption trial
Latvia's central bank chief, who led the former Soviet republic into the euro, appeared in court on Monday accused of bribery in the first corruption trial of a European Central Bank governor......»»
ECB denies report it is pressing Deutsche Bank"s CEO to split role
The European Central Bank denied on Monday a report in the Financial Times that it is putting pressure on Deutsche Bank's Christian Sewing to give up his dual role as chief executive and investment bank head......»»
Bitcoin & The Denationalization Of Money
Bitcoin & The Denationalization Of Money Authored by Ralph Fucetola via The Mises Institute, “The modern central bank business model is being disrupted†claims Saif.....»»
Draghi defends legacy as ECB keeps money taps on
Outgoing European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi took his last policy meeting on Thursday. Critics says his eight-year tenure closes in exactly the same place he started: trying to prop up a perpetually ailing currency bloc. David Pollard reports......»»
Stocks rise, euro bows for Draghi"s farewell
Europe's traders were sending European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi off in style on Thursday, raising the region's stocks to their highest in more than a year and nudging the euro toward its best month since January 2018......»»
Stocks rise, euro holds gains before Draghi"s farewell
Europe's traders were sending European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi off in style on Thursday, raising the region's stocks to their highest in more than a year and nudging the euro towards its best month since January 2018......»»
Dollar takes a dive, euro catapulted higher as U.S.-China talks start
A dive in the dollar catapulted the euro higher and flattened stocks on Thursday as the first U.S.-China trade talks since July and a report accusing the European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi of going rogue jostled for attention......»»
ECB"s Lane plays down divisions after top skeptic quits board
The European Central Bank's chief economist Philip Lane played down divisions at the institution on Friday after the shock resignation of a fellow board member earlier in the week in contrast with the ECB's ultra-aggressive stimulus policy......»»
Draghi ties Lagarde"s hands with promise of indefinite stimulus
European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi pledged indefinite stimulus on Thursday to revive an ailing euro zone economy, tying the hands of his successor for years to come and sparking an immediate conflict with U.S. President Donald Trump......»»
Lagarde says negative rates have helped Europe more than they’ve hurt
The next head of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, appears to be as much of a fan of negative interest rates as the current chief, Mario Draghi......»»