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ECB warns of shock scenario: Even if AI is real, stocks can still slump
European Central Bank economists warned that U.S. and European stocks near record highs on the back of an AI boom are likely to face a correction. In a blog, they outlined two scenarios: overheated investors pushing prices above fundamentals, and a case where AI boosts the economy but wider uncertainty drives up required risk compensation. They cited past technology revolutions and said euro zone investors may be exposed via funds heavy in the Magnificent 7.
Crypto
ECB to boost accessibility of digital euro app above EU legal standards
The European Central Bank said it will design its planned digital euro app to a higher standard than European Union accessibility requirements. The app will be one of several ways users can access basic digital euro services. The design includes improved visual elements, full keyboard navigation, screen reader support, timeout warnings, plain language, error prevention and reduced-motion settings. The ECB said the app will exceed the requirements of the European Accessibility Act.
Crypto
ECB selects 36 companies to test digital euro ahead of 2027 pilot
The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment service providers to take part in tests of the digital euro ahead of a pilot programme due to start in the second half of 2027. The ECB plans to move the project from the design stage to a testing stage and run a 12-month beta test. The list includes fintech firms such as Stripe and Revolut and banks including Deutsche Bank and UniCredit.
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Crypto
ECB warns stablecoin spread could undermine European bank deposit base
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Crypto
Oil prices ease but gasoline inflation lingers; July U.S. CPI seen as turning point for bitcoin
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AI & Enterprise
Central banks warn of financial risks from agentic AI
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Crypto
Bitcoin born of 2008 financial crisis: what warning was embedded in the first block
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Crypto
Eight big U.S. banks press for easing Basel capital rules; focus on Treasury market liquidity and bitcoin impact
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Crypto
CoinShares cites Iran, rate outlook and AI strength behind bitcoin weakness
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Finance
SpaceX Nasdaq listing nears; options for South Korean investors
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Crypto
Gold share in central bank reserves overtakes U.S. Treasuries for first time
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Crypto
ECB warns stablecoin spread could trigger bank runs, undermine monetary policy, urges faster digital euro
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AI & Enterprise
ECB urgently calls euro zone banks to discuss \'Mythos shock\'
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Finance
Anthropic\'s Mythos finds security gaps; U.S. banks rush patches
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Crypto
ECB president says central bank money infrastructure should come before euro stablecoins
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Crypto
Czech central bank governor says bitcoin could also be a reserve asset
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Crypto
Bitcoin retreats after 12-week high, fails again near $79,000
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Finance
Digital euro to use European standards instead of Visa, Mastercard