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 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' ...
ECB lowers interest rates and signals more cuts amid weak growth
KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday, January 30, and signaled more to come ...
ECB Cut All But Certain With Price Goal in View: Decision Guide
The European Central Bank is set to lower interest rates for a fifth meeting as inflation that’s nearing the 2% target lets ...
European Central Bank warns of weak economy after delivering quarter-point rate cut
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the fifth time since it began easing monetary policy.
Gold at record high
The bad news is that it will be lose-lose globally – which is probably why gold prices are on the rise again. The price of an ounce hit a fresh ATH yesterday, backed by a swift move to safety due to ...