Digital Euro Association Blog

Open Source CBDC: Exploring Open Source in CBDC Development

Open Source CBDC: Exploring Open Source in CBDC Development

As central banks worldwide explore the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), open source technology emerges as a pivotal enabler for fostering innovation, enhancing security, and driving industry-wide collaboration. Our Working Group's latest paper, "Open Source CBDC: E …

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What is required to deploy the digital euro into production?

What is required to deploy the digital euro into production?

Virtually all central banks in the world have been working on projects for CBDC for many years. First in the form of analytical work where relations to the payment market and financial stability have been crucial. Both of these topics are extensive and analyses continue. In recent yea …

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Digital Euro Association Partners with The Good Token Society

Digital Euro Association Partners with The Good Token Society

The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is pleased to announce its partnership with The Good Token Society, a Swiss not-for-profit association dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence, blockchain, and token-based innovations to create positive, real-world societal impacts. This coll …

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Germany Risks Losing Its Competitiveness: Why FinMaDiG Must Be Passed in 2024

Germany Risks Losing Its Competitiveness: Why FinMaDiG Must Be Passed in 2024

The German crypto and stablecoin industry is facing a critical situation: the Financial Market Digitalization Act (FinMaDiG) risks not being implemented into German law in time. The current government crisis in Germany threatens to delay the passage of this essential legislation, with …

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Deutschland droht seine Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu verlieren: Warum das FinMaDiG noch 2024 beschlossen werden muss

Deutschland droht seine Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu verlieren: Warum das FinMaDiG noch 2024 beschlossen werden muss

Die deutsche Krypto- und Stablecoin-Branche steht vor einer kritischen Situation: Das Finanzmarktdigitalisierungsgesetz (FinMaDiG) droht nicht mehr fristgerecht in deutsches Recht übertragen zu werden. Denn die aktuelle Regierungskrise in Deutschland könnte die rechtzeitige Verabschie …

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Exploring Privacy and Quantum Security for Digital Currencies: Current Solutions and Future Challenges

Exploring Privacy and Quantum Security for Digital Currencies: Current Solutions and Future Challenges

As countries across the globe explore increasingly move towards digital currencies, ensuring privacy and security remains paramount. Privacy-friendly solutions are emerging, with research highlighting promising cryptographic approaches to protect both user information and transactiona …

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The Digital Euro Dilemma: Balancing Sovereignty and Stability in the EU

The Digital Euro Dilemma: Balancing Sovereignty and Stability in the EU

The landscape of European banking is on the cusp of a monumental shift with the tentative introduction of the digital euro, a virtual complement to physical euro coins and banknotes. However, this potential game-changer has ignited a fierce sovereignty battle between Europe's most inf …

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Digital Euro Association Partners with Nordic Blockchain Association

Digital Euro Association Partners with Nordic Blockchain Association

The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is excited to announce its partnership with the Nordic Blockchain Association (NBA), a non-profit organization promoting the Nordic region's largest professional Web3 network. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and shape the future of Europ …

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Recap of the DEA Digital Money Networking Event 2024

Recap of the DEA Digital Money Networking Event 2024

The DEA's third Networking Event, held on October 8, 2024, brought together around 30 participants, including institutional members, dedicated fellows, and esteemed experts. Hosted at the prestigious Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, the event successfully fostered active …

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DEA Quarterly Insights: Shaping the Future of Digital Money | Q3 2024

DEA Quarterly Insights: Shaping the Future of Digital Money | Q3 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the Digital Euro Association's Quarterly Insights!

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