bitcoin, Christine Lagarde and ECB

ECB's Lagarde slaps down Czech proposal for bitcoin reserves
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde slapped down on Thursday a suggestion by her Czech colleague Ales Michl to include bitcoin among his country's official reserves.
Lagarde hints at further ECB rate cuts, rules out Bitcoin reserves
The ECB cut rates by 25bps to 2.75%, with Lagarde signalling further easing if inflation declines. Growth risks persist amid weak confidence and geopolitical tensions. She ruled out Bitcoin as a reserve asset,
ECB President Lagarde Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset for Member States
Despite Bitcoin’s growing adoption, ECB President Christine Lagarde signaled Thursday that member states are unlikely to follow suit.
ECB Press Conference: Lagarde comments on outlook after cutting key rates by 25 bps
Against this backdrop, the ECB’s communication in the policy statement and President Lagarde’s comments will hold the key to determining the scope and timing of the next rate cuts as the Bank battles concerns over economic growth and potential tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration.
ECB’s Lagarde rules out Bitcoin for central bank reserves
ECB President Christine Lagarde ruled out Bitcoin as a reserve asset for the eurozone’s central banks, citing concerns over liquidity, security, and regulatory risks.
ECB president ‘confident’ Bitcoin will not enter central bank reserves
Speaking at a press conference, ECB President Christine Lagarde suggested “liquid, secure and safe“ standards for central banks likely precluded Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
ECB To Cut Rates Again As Lagarde Sees Disinflation "Well On Track"
The European Central Bank lowered its interest rates for a fourth policy session in a row on Thursday and is likely to opt for more
Lagarde comments at ECB press conference
The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday and kept the door open to further policy easing as concerns over lacklustre economic growth supersede worries about persistent inflation. Following are highlights of ECB President Christine Lagarde's comments at a news conference after the policy meeting.
ECB’s Lagarde Says Bulgaria Convergence Process Is Well Advanced
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Bulgaria is “well advanced” in the process of meeting the criteria for ...
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Why the ECB’s Lagarde is looking out the window but could soon be rushing for the door
During the press conference, ECB President Christine Lagarde indicated that the central bank's macro assessment had hardly ...
ECB's Lagarde warns over cost of losing independence
Central bank independence is being challenged in parts of the world and greater political influence could undermined banks' ...
EUR/USD slides on soft inflation in Germany’s six states, Trump’s tariff threats
EUR/USD declines to near 1.0370 as inflation in six states of Germany decelerates in January.
ECB slashes rates for fifth time, signals more loosening in ipeline
ECB officials reduced the deposit rate by a quarter-point to 2.75%. They continued to describe their current monetary-policy stance as ‘restrictive’, signaling more loosening is in the pipeline, while ...
Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday:Link to statement on ECB website: Good afternoon, the Vice-President ...
Watch: ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks after rate decision
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is giving a press conference following the bank’s latest monetary policy decision.
Lagarde speech: If trade tensions don't escalate, exports should support recovery
"If trade tensions don't escalate, exports should support recovery as global demand rises." ...