Money

Economy

Where do workers pay the highest and lowest taxes across Europe?

Personal income tax rates vary significantly across Europe, with Nordic countries paying the highest and Eastern European countries the lowest. Euronews takes a closer look at the key factors that influence how much individuals pay in tax.

01/05/2025

EuroVerify

Is the EU banning American credit cards?

Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.

16/04/2025

EuroVerify

No, Norway and Sweden haven't banned digital transactions

The claims appear to have sprung from reports that the Nordic countries have started advising citizens to keep a supply of cash at home in the case of a digital banking crisis.

26/03/2025

Money

Bybit closes $1.5bn gap after ‘largest crypto heist of all time’

A Dubai-based crypto exchange lost $1.5 billion to hackers in what is being called the biggest digital heist of all time.

25/02/2025

Money

Should European banks consider holding crypto in their reserves?

The Czech National Bank (CNB) is the first in Europe to examine whether to add cryptocurrency to its reserve assets. Will other countries follow suit?

17/02/2025

Money

Can a carbon credit-backed currency help us fight climate change?

Toco believes its novel monetary system is a solution for the climate crisis that doesn’t compromise economic growth, but sceptics question whether a lack of oversight will undermine its impact.

13/02/2025

Money

Who is David Sacks, Trump's pick for crypto and AI czar?

President-elect Donald Trump tapped David Sacks to be his new man on artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto. Here’s what we know.

06/12/2024

Money

Ledger marks 10th anniversary with new multi-million euro Paris HQ

Euronews Next went to the new nine-story building in Paris as the company marks its tenth anniversary.

04/12/2024

EuroVerify

No, Christine Lagarde doesn't want to scrap cash for climate

A video is being shared on social media which allegedly shows Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, calling for the abolition of cash in order to reduce our carbon footprint.

28/11/2024

Money

Which countries in Europe are most prepared to go cashless?

The Nordic countries are leading the way for adopting a future without cash transactions, while Armenia, Georgia, and Germany fall behind, according to a recent analysis.

26/11/2024

Markets

Bitcoin reaches all-time high as Trump support for crypto gathers pace

The price of Bitcoin reached $97,000 on Thursday, climbing 4.54%, marking an all-time high for the cryptocurrency.

21/11/2024

Business

European mobile payment system Wero launches in Belgian banks

Wero, the new European mobile payment system, has launched in Belgian banks this week.

20/11/2024

Money

Where do US presidential candidates Trump and Harris stand on crypto?

Euronews Next breaks down Trump and Harris’ views on the crypto industry, which has contributed millions to the election.

05/11/2024

Money

FTX collapse: Caroline Ellison handed 2-year prison sentence for fraud

The former FTX crypto executive was shown leniency by the judge in New York, acknowledging her "very, very substantial" cooperation with prosecutors.

25/09/2024

Money

Over 130 countries now exploring digital currencies as interest soars

Central banks worldwide are now looking into digital currencies, according to a new study from a US think tank.

17/09/2024

Money

Europe's rival to Visa and Mastercard soon to roll out in Belgium

US payment giants Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple and Google Pay are getting a new rival in Europe: it's called Wero and it's already available to some consumers in Germany and by the end of July in Belgium - how does it work and what are its features?

24/07/2024

Money

Apple opening payments on iPhones solves EU competition concerns

Banks and other potential rivals previously argued it’s unfair they’re forced to use software controlled by the tech giant.

11/07/2024

Markets

Decoding the digital euro: A potential new means of payment

The European Central Bank (ECB) is working on the preparatory phase of the digital euro to make it as close to cash as possible in terms of privacy, safety, and accessibility — yet stakeholders remain concerned about its design and necessity.

05/07/2024

Money

Central banks should exploit AI ‘gold rush’, report says

The Bank for International Settlements is bullish over applications for machine learning – despite many limitations.

25/06/2024

Europe News

Cryptocurrency law coming in: Prepare for a bumpy ride

New Brussels legislation seeks to put an end to scams and turmoil that have characterised markets like bitcoin, but few if any seem set to comply.

24/06/2024