ECB inches closer to ‘digital euro’
The European Central Bank has inched closer to a "digital euro" with the launch of a pilot project, but questions remain about potential pitfalls and benefits for eurozone citizens
Why is the ECB eyeing a ‘digital euro’?
The European Central Bank will on Monday launch a public consultation and start experiments to help it decide whether to create a "digital euro" for the 19-nation currency club
EU seeks to boost the euro as a global currency
The European Commission presents ideas to strengthen the role of the euro as a global currency.
British PM battles for survival over draft Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May battles for her political survival as several ministers resign and members of her own party plot to oust her over a draft Brexit deal struck with Brussels.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a purely online currency created from computer code, in circulation since 2009. Unlike traditional currencies, it has no central bank and is not backed by any government.
Countries using the Euro as currency
This graphic shows which countries use the Euro as their official currency.
Eurozone economy grows
Germany helps to power eurozone economy to fastest growth in a decade.