Moldova will introduce its first cryptocurrency law in 2026, aligning domestic rules with the EU's MiCA framework while warning citizens about digital-asset risks. The move aims to bring regulatory clarity and investor protections.
An open letter from over 60 economists published on Jan. 12, 2026 urges EU lawmakers to implement an effective digital euro, warning that failure to act could cede control of Europe’s money to foreign or private payment systems. The signatories say a well‑designed CBDC is needed to preserve monetary sovereignty and the transmission of policy.
The Council of the European Union has approved moving forward with the ECB’s digital euro project, endorsing both an online model and a privacy-focused offline variant. The decision clears a political hurdle toward pilots and technical development.