Today cryptocurrency investors follow a busy agenda. On the one hand, the latest situation in the Russia-Ukraine war is followed, on the other hand, the statements from the central banks are followed.
The European Central Bank announced its interest rate decision today. Leaving the interest rate constant, the ECB stated that the Russia-Ukraine crisis is an important factor that increases the uncertainty on economic expectations.
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, who appeared before the cameras after the decision, answered questions about the reasons for the interest rate decision and the economic perspective of the ECB.
Cryptocurrency Answering questions about CBDCs and CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currency), Lagarde said that the ECB started a 2-year research process on CBDCs and cryptocurrencies in October, and the final decision will be made at the end of this process.
Signed by Joe Biden yesterday to cryptocurrencies Lagarde also evaluated the order; “I saw Biden’s order on cryptocurrencies. I welcome them to work on cryptocurrencies and CBDCs like we do.”