- March 7, 2026
Europe Says Digital Money Will Not Disrupt the Monetary System
According to Panetta’s statements, recent geopolitical tensions show risks in Europe relying on U.S. firms for most digital payments. He pointed to companies such as
Elon Musk says he supports cryptocurrency in a ‘battle’ with fiat money, like government-backed coins and bills
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted his support for cryptocurrency over fiat money on Saturday. Bitcoin rose shortly after Musk’s tweet. Musk has a history of
Bank of Italy Governor Says Bank Money May Become Tokenized
Commercial bank money is likely to become fully digital in the future, alongside central bank money, according to Fabio Panetta, the governor of Italy’s central
Panetta Calls for Tokenization of Bank Money to Compete with Stablecoins
TLDR Fabio Panetta, Governor of the Bank of Italy, urges commercial banks to adopt tokenized money to stay competitive in the digital age. Panetta emphasizes
What is Currency Appreciation? | Currency Appreciation Definition
What factors cause a currency to appreciate? There are several factors which can cause a currency to appreciate. Two of the most important are: Inflation
Currency crossroads: What comes after the dollar?
For nearly a century, the US Dollar has been the cornerstone of the global financial system – a safe haven in crises, a universal medium
Your Money Is Dirtier Than You Think: Currency Spreads Life-Threatening Bacterial Infections
Cash carries dangerous, sometimes life-threatening bacteria as it passes through countless hands and contaminated environments. Studies show paper currency and coins often harbour harmful pathogens,
Currency wars are not what they used to be
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is a former
Which Country Introduced Paper Money to the World?
In the modern world, it would be almost impossible to function without having some sort of paper currency. Paper money originated as a new form
Rogoff on negative rates, paper currency and Bitcoin
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Ken Rogoff wades into the