EU consumers are familiar making payments with traditional coins and bills, but soon they could be joined by an ‘e-euro".
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Central banks are now taking digital currencies seriously, and the EU is exploring the idea. While an “e-euro” could increase monetary security and stability, the venture is not without risks.
The Bank of England has new plans for a digital pound.
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The UK economy could benefit from a digital pound, but is there a role for crypto?
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Uncertainty is affecting what used to be the safer end of the market.
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Stablecoins are less volatile, and considered a safer bet than many cryptocurrencies.
Safe as houses?
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While cryptocurrencies have exploded in value, so has this sub-genre that mimicks real-world assets like the US dollar.
Bitcoins may finally be good for more than just speculation and making buttons.
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Decentralized finance makes it easier for virtually anyone to take advantage of financial markets without the need for a bank, but there are new risks as well.
Stablecoins promise more stability than other cryptocurrencies.
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Financial regulators are increasingly concerned about stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency tied to an asset like the US dollar.
Big rates, not insignificant risks.
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Operators like BlockFi and Nexo offer rates that are north of 9%.