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Digital Euro

UniCredit CEO: Digital euro may affect bank liquidity

UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said the upcoming digital euro could reduce banks’ retail deposits, the cheapest source of funding, potentially affecting liquidity and profit margins.

18 Mar 2026-13:20
Digital euro may cost EU banks up to €6B

Introducing the digital euro could cost European banks between €4 billion and €6 billion over four years.

19 Feb 2026-17:45
ECB flags big tech risk in digital euro delays

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Friday urged the European Union to move quickly on adopting a digital euro, warning that further delays could leave Europe increasingly dependent on foreign “big tech” payment providers.

06 Feb 2026-17:09
ECB eyes 2027 launch for digital euro pilot

The European Central Bank (ECB) said on Thursday that it could launch a pilot of its digital currency in 2027, provided it receives timely approval from lawmakers for the project, which it considers vital for the euro zone’s financial autonomy, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.

30 Oct 2025-15:00