The world of finance is shaking up as central banks worldwide speed up exploration and creation of CBDCs (Central Bank ...

EU countries on Tuesday formally approved a new 150-billion-euro loan programme to help rearm in the face of Russia and worries over US reliability, according to the Polish presidency of the bloc.

A multimillion-euro EU subsidy fraud scandal has rocked Greece, with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigating fraudulent agricultural claims centered on Crete. Over €2.9 million was ...

The UK’s decision to pilot the issuance of digital gilts using distributed ledger technology (DLT) marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of its financial markets. The UK government appears committed ...

European nationals will have to get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they want to visit the UK from today. The ETA scheme was introduced in 2023 for non-European nationals - including ...

A broad coalition drawn from across the ranks of Europe’s tech industry is calling for “radical action” from European Union lawmakers to shrink reliance on foreign-owned digital ...

Around half the Maltese people would be on board with the introduction of a digital version of the euro, though the vast majority are unaware of it, according to a survey carried out by the ...

Digital identity verification startup Ver.ID, officially known as Subst.id B.V., said today it has closed on a small, €2 million ($2.05 million) funding round. The money, which comes exclusively ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its second progress report on the digital euro's preparation phase, which was launched on 1 November 2023, and is setting the groundwork for the ...

The progress report highlights the first half of the preparatory phase, following the investigative and design phase. The digital Euro scheme’s Rule Development Group (RDG) has been instrumental in ...