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According to Bloomberg, European Central Bank Executive Board Member Isabel Schnabel stated that central banks should introduce central bank money into blockchain to innovate the execution of monetary policy.Implementing "on-chain" not only maintains the status of money as the "settlement cornerstone," but also allows central banks to utilize the programmable features of distributed ledgers to modernize the execution of monetary policy, collateral management, and liquidity provision, thereby promoting financial stability.

Piero Cipollone, a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, stated in an interview with the Italian media ilsussidiario.net on August 10 that the digital euro will provide the highest level of privacy protection achievable with current technology. Offline payments will be made directly between individuals, with transaction details visible only to the payer and the payee; during online payments, the euro system will not be able to identify the payer or payee, only the commercial banks involved in the transaction will be able to identify them, including for anti-money laundering purposes.The European Parliament reached a negotiating position on the regulation of the digital euro in July, with the negotiation goal with member states to reach an agreement by the end of 2026. The European Central Bank has designated 36 payment service providers, including Deutsche Bank, UniCredit, and Revolut, to participate in a 12-month pilot starting in the second half of 2027, with the first issuance targeted for 2029. Meanwhile, the "21st Century Road Act" signed in July in the United States prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currency before the end of 2030, unless explicitly authorized by Congress.

European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated in a recent interview that the digital euro will provide stronger privacy protection than regular bank transfers. He pointed out that the euro system is structurally unable to associate specific individuals with their digital euro transactions, whether online or offline.Cipollone stated that offline payments will be conducted entirely directly between individuals, with transaction details visible only to the payer and payee, equivalent to cash transactions; only banks participating in online transactions will be able to identify user identities, and this will only be used for anti-money laundering purposes. He also refuted concerns that the digital euro would replace physical cash, citing the ECB's recent public consultation on the design of the new euro banknotes as an example, stating, "If institutions intend to eliminate cash, it makes no sense to do so."Cipollone's remarks come at a time when public opposition to the digital euro is rising. Civil society groups such as the Austrian digital rights organization Epicenter.works warned in a joint statement earlier this month that the privacy protections of the digital euro "over-rely on institutional commitments rather than technical execution," and that legislative commitments may be weakened in implementation, reinterpreted in court, or even broken. The digital euro regulation was approved by the European Parliament last month, with plans to launch in 2029. ECB President Lagarde previously stated that the digital euro will coexist with physical cash.

According to market news, European Central Bank President Lagarde directly prevented Binance from entering Europe to support the promotion of the digital euro.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank Governing Council member Kazimir stated that the spread of inflation in the economy will force the European Central Bank to raise interest rates further. He believes that without intervention, price pressures will not ease.Kazimir noted that although the economy has cooled somewhat, its resilience still exists, providing officials with room to act. He stated that the inflation data for June may be decisive, but the situation for July is still inconclusive, and new forecasts will be available in September.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Wunsch stated that a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran reached before next week's European Central Bank meeting would not weaken the rationale for interest rate hikes. Wunsch said, "If a peace agreement is indeed reached on the eve of the meeting, it will become part of the discussion.But we cannot know if it is lasting or credible." He hinted at supporting a 25 basis point rate hike by the European Central Bank. He believes that if the conflict remains unresolved, discussions among policymakers before setting rates on June 11 "will be quite easy." If a peace agreement is reached between the U.S. and Iran, the discussions "may be slightly less easy. But the rationale for a rate hike may still exist, just not as strong." He stated, "At some point, we cannot let the market bear everything. We need to take a stand."

According to Jinshi reports, ECB Governing Council member Kocher stated that the June meeting will make a decision between raising interest rates and maintaining the current rate.

According to CoinDesk, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated in a speech that Europe should not simply replicate the U.S. stablecoin model, but should prioritize building tokenized settlement infrastructure centered around central bank currencies.She pointed out that the $310 billion stablecoin market, dominated by Tether and Circle, poses financial stability risks and could transmit pressure to underlying asset markets during times of crisis. Lagarde believes that the technological advantages of stablecoins can be replicated by central bank infrastructure, while their monetary functions introduce unacceptable financial stability risks. She cited the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which led to a brief de-pegging of USDC, as an example.Although a consortium of 12 major European banks, including ING, BBVA, and BNP Paribas, plans to launch a private digital euro later this year, citing that Europe faces "dollarization risks," Lagarde still called for EU countries to support the research and development of central bank digital currencies. The European Central Bank aims to launch a digital euro by 2029.

According to Blockchain for Europe, the European Blockchain Association, in collaboration with Dr. Ulrich Bindseil, former Director General of Market Infrastructure and Payments at the European Central Bank, and Erwin Voloder, Director of Research and Strategy at the Association, jointly released a report titled "Reforming MiCA to Support Euro Stablecoins."The report recognizes the significance of MiCA as a milestone regulatory framework, but also points out that some of its design choices may place Europe in the unfavorable range of the regulatory "Laffer curve"—excessively stringent requirements could weaken the EU's market competitiveness and drive related businesses outside the EU.The report proposes a series of targeted and pragmatic reform suggestions aimed at fostering a more competitive, resilient, and globally influential euro stablecoin ecosystem under MiCA, and calls on policymakers, industry participants, and various stakeholders to actively engage in discussions to jointly promote the continuous improvement of the MiCA framework.

According to market news, European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated in a speech in Brussels on Monday that for the European tokenized financial market to achieve scalability, stablecoins and tokenized deposits must use tokenized central bank currency as a public settlement anchor. He pointed out that the euro system DLT settlement project Pontes is expected to launch in the early third quarter of 2026, allowing market participants to settle DLT transactions in central bank currency.In addition, the ECB's Appia plan aims to build a blueprint for the European tokenized financial ecosystem by 2028 and calls for feedback from all parties. Cipollone also warned that Europe would face the risk of "building advanced settlement infrastructure on fragmented regulations" if it lacks a unified tokenized legal framework.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank Governing Council member Kazimir stated that the war in Iran and its impact on inflation may force the European Central Bank to raise interest rates earlier than expected. Although he believes that the current situation is still in a "favorable position," he is concerned that the memory of inflation shocks in the region has lowered the threshold for businesses to raise prices and for consumers to receive wage increases.He pointed out that upside risks dominate the economic outlook and stated that the European Central Bank is ready to take action at any time. The market currently leans towards the belief that interest rates will be raised in September or later.

According to market news, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is considering stepping down before her term ends in October 2027, so that French President Macron and German Chancellor Merz can reach an agreement on her successor before the French elections in April 2027.A spokesperson for the European Central Bank later responded that Lagarde is "fully focused on her mission and has not made any decisions regarding the end of her term." Lagarde's potential early departure comes at a critical time for the advancement of the digital euro by the European Central Bank. Under her leadership, the European Central Bank has been continuously advancing the preparations for the digital euro and has repeatedly emphasized the need to manage the risks of private digital currencies such as stablecoins within the framework of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.Lagarde herself has long held a critical stance towards cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, describing them as "highly speculative," "worthless," and "not backed by any underlying assets." If there is a change in the leadership of the European Central Bank, it could affect the institution's communication focus and priorities regarding the digital euro, stablecoin regulation, and crypto-related payment arrangements, although the overall regulatory direction has already been established at the EU level.

According to Cointelegraph, European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated that the escalating geopolitical tensions have further highlighted the necessity of establishing a Europe-led digital payment system.In an interview released by the European Central Bank on Wednesday, Piero Cipollone described the proposed digital euro as a "digital form of public money," and pointed out that the digital euro is crucial for complementing cash and addressing Europe's increasingly fragmented payment landscape, especially in the context of the booming e-commerce. Piero Cipollone noted that cash transactions account for about a quarter (24%) of daily transactions, a significant drop from 40% in 2019. He stated that the European Central Bank has a responsibility to adjust the way it provides money as a public good.Piero Cipollone directly linked this task to geopolitics, warning that "all possible tools have been weaponized" and that the increasingly tense global situation further underscores the necessity of establishing a European retail payment system that is "fully under our control," which should be based on European technology and infrastructure rather than non-European suppliers.

According to Jin10, ECB Governing Council member Villeroy stated that the inflation impact of a weaker dollar may influence interest rate decisions.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB Executive Board member Schnabel stated that she feels "reassured" by the market's bets on the next policy move being an interest rate hike.

According to Jin10, ECB Governing Council member Vujicic stated that in order to cut interest rates again, a downward trend in inflation must be observed.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes warned in his latest blog post that France's high debt issue, as the second largest economy in the Eurozone, will force the European Central Bank to print money on a large scale, which will drive up the price of Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated that with the increased efforts to implement the digital euro project, the digital euro is expected to become a reality by 2029.Last week, Eurozone finance ministers reached an agreement on setting customer holding limits, which Cipollone considers a "significant breakthrough," and he sees positive momentum. On Tuesday, he mentioned at the Bloomberg Financial Future event that discussions at the member state level are progressing smoothly, and a mid-2029 launch date seems reasonable. The current biggest obstacle is the need for legislative support from the European Parliament. After submitting a progress report on October 24, lawmakers will have six weeks to propose amendments and then spend another five months discussing them. By early May, it may be possible to know the Parliament's position. Cipollone also stated that a general framework should be reached by the end of the year, meaning an agreement among member states.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, ECB board member Iskriwa stated that the large-scale expansion of stablecoins could strengthen the position of the US dollar.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that the EU's regulation on crypto assets (MiCAR) aims to address the risks of stablecoins in two ways. First, stablecoin issuers must allow EU investors to redeem their held assets at face value at all times. Second, stablecoin issuers must hold a significant proportion of reserves in bank deposits.