http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:01:31 +0100 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:01:31 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/17/the-silent-wealth-drain-hitting-european-savers-is-your-money-at-risk http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/17/the-silent-wealth-drain-hitting-european-savers-is-your-money-at-risk Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:14 +0100 The Director General of the European Fund and Asset Management Association tells Euronews how European savers are missing their biggest opportunity to build wealth. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/poland-has-more-gold-than-the-european-central-bank-and-has-no-intention-of-slowing-down http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/poland-has-more-gold-than-the-european-central-bank-and-has-no-intention-of-slowing-down Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:16:13 +0100 The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/17/stablecoins-are-growing-but-how-are-governments-responding http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/17/stablecoins-are-growing-but-how-are-governments-responding Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:00:37 +0100 Stablecoins experienced a record-breaking year, driven by both major countries and companies incentivising their use worldwide. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/30/the-business-of-predicting-the-future-is-booming-but-eu-regulators-remain-uneasy http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/30/the-business-of-predicting-the-future-is-booming-but-eu-regulators-remain-uneasy Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:00:25 +0100 Prediction markets are ushering in a new era where collective judgement and "crowd wisdom" are no longer theoretical concepts but tradable commodities. Yet despite their growing success, they remain banned in many EU countries. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/paypal-moves-to-establish-us-bank-expanding-deposits-and-loans http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/paypal-moves-to-establish-us-bank-expanding-deposits-and-loans Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:14:36 +0100 PayPal has applied to establish a Utah-chartered bank, a move that would allow the firm to hold deposits and increase lending capacity to small businesses. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/13/online-gambling-is-growing-in-popularity-heres-how-to-avoid-its-biggest-pitfalls http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/13/online-gambling-is-growing-in-popularity-heres-how-to-avoid-its-biggest-pitfalls Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:46:50 +0100 Most countries in the European Union allow at least some online gambling. Here's how to stay safe when making bets. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/03/this-ai-is-combating-money-laundering-and-keeping-out-russian-oligarchs http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/11/03/this-ai-is-combating-money-laundering-and-keeping-out-russian-oligarchs Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:01:41 +0100 In a demonstration, Strise showed a company portfolio where warning signs flashed over a possible Russian oligarch ownership. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/28/new-paypal-openai-deal-means-customers-can-buy-directly-on-chatgpt http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/28/new-paypal-openai-deal-means-customers-can-buy-directly-on-chatgpt Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:40:56 +0100 Customers will soon be able to purchase goods directly through OpenAI’s ChatGPT by using PayPal. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/23/us-president-trump-pardons-convicted-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/23/us-president-trump-pardons-convicted-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:02:22 +0200 Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ," stepped down as head of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/15/rome-clears-eu-bound-budget-draft-amid-healthcare-trims http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/15/rome-clears-eu-bound-budget-draft-amid-healthcare-trims Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:11:18 +0200 With the EU’s filing deadline looming, Rome approved its draft budget plan on Tuesday and will reconvene this Friday to lock in the tax cuts and funding. That's before sending the full budget bill to parliament by 20 October. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/24/uk-says-high-tech-push-saved-over-550-million-in-public-fraud-will-roll-out-ai-detection-t http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/24/uk-says-high-tech-push-saved-over-550-million-in-public-fraud-will-roll-out-ai-detection-t Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:16:15 +0200 Results from early tests show that a new AI fraud prevention tool could slash the time to identify fraud risks by 80 per cent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/09/where-in-europe-is-the-price-of-chocolate-increasing-the-most http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/09/where-in-europe-is-the-price-of-chocolate-increasing-the-most Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:57:21 +0200 Driven by a poor harvest in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, chocolate prices have surged globally. Poland saw a 39.1% increase, the highest in the EU. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/22/will-overregulation-mean-poland-and-europe-miss-out-on-crypto http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/22/will-overregulation-mean-poland-and-europe-miss-out-on-crypto Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:17:01 +0200 The cryptocurrency industry is growing fastest in Asia, and with Donald Trump's second term, the US has joined the race. Meanwhile, Europe has focused on regulating this new sector of the economy. What does this mean for businesses and customers? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/21/will-travelling-outside-the-eu-subject-french-to-stricter-tax-audits http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/21/will-travelling-outside-the-eu-subject-french-to-stricter-tax-audits Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:38:34 +0200 A viral video claiming that French people getting on a flight to a non-EU destination will be subjected to stricter tax controls has spurred outrage. However, this measure is nonexistent. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/21/why-china-is-expanding-into-digital-currencies http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/21/why-china-is-expanding-into-digital-currencies Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:09:21 +0200 China launched its own digital yuan, the e-CNY issued by its central bank, on a trial basis in 2019. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/22/bitcoin-hits-new-price-high-as-crypto-industry-scores-us-legislation-win http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/22/bitcoin-hits-new-price-high-as-crypto-industry-scores-us-legislation-win Thu, 22 May 2025 07:35:19 +0200 Bitcoin hit a new all-time high as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached price levels not seen since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/05/05/kidnappers-target-cryptocurrency-entrepreneurs-father-for-ransom-in-france http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/05/05/kidnappers-target-cryptocurrency-entrepreneurs-father-for-ransom-in-france Mon, 05 May 2025 10:51:48 +0200 French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/01/personal-income-tax-rates-in-europe-where-do-workers-pay-the-highest-and-lowest-taxes http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/01/personal-income-tax-rates-in-europe-where-do-workers-pay-the-highest-and-lowest-taxes Thu, 01 May 2025 09:57:56 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/16/is-the-eu-banning-american-credit-cards http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/16/is-the-eu-banning-american-credit-cards Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:45:45 +0200 Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/26/no-norway-and-sweden-havent-banned-digital-transactions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/26/no-norway-and-sweden-havent-banned-digital-transactions Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:45:34 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/02/25/crypto-platform-bybit-closes-15-billion-gap-following-largest-crypto-heist-of-all-time http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/02/25/crypto-platform-bybit-closes-15-billion-gap-following-largest-crypto-heist-of-all-time Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:50:07 +0100 A Dubai-based crypto exchange lost $1.5 billion to hackers in what is being called the biggest digital heist of all time. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/02/17/should-european-banks-consider-holding-cryptocurrencies-like-bitcoin-as-a-reserve-asset http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/02/17/should-european-banks-consider-holding-cryptocurrencies-like-bitcoin-as-a-reserve-asset Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:08:25 +0100 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? http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/02/13/could-a-carbon-credit-backed-digital-currency-help-us-fight-climate-change http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/02/13/could-a-carbon-credit-backed-digital-currency-help-us-fight-climate-change Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:10 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/12/06/who-is-david-sacks-meet-trumps-new-ai-and-crypto-czar http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/12/06/who-is-david-sacks-meet-trumps-new-ai-and-crypto-czar Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:06:23 +0100 President-elect Donald Trump tapped David Sacks to be his new man on artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto. Here’s what we know. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/12/04/crypto-company-ledger-spends-millions-on-new-hq-to-bring-a-slice-of-apple-to-paris http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/12/04/crypto-company-ledger-spends-millions-on-new-hq-to-bring-a-slice-of-apple-to-paris Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:01 +0100 Euronews Next went to the new nine-story building in Paris as the company marks its tenth anniversary. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/28/no-christine-lagarde-doesnt-want-to-scrap-cash-to-fight-climate-change http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/28/no-christine-lagarde-doesnt-want-to-scrap-cash-to-fight-climate-change Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:45:15 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/11/26/which-countries-in-europe-are-heading-toward-becoming-cashless-societies http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/11/26/which-countries-in-europe-are-heading-toward-becoming-cashless-societies Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:51:16 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/11/21/bitcoin-reaches-all-time-high-as-trump-support-for-crypto-gathers-pace http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/11/21/bitcoin-reaches-all-time-high-as-trump-support-for-crypto-gathers-pace Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:08:33 +0100 The price of Bitcoin reached $97,000 on Thursday, climbing 4.54%, marking an all-time high for the cryptocurrency. http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/11/20/european-mobile-payment-system-wero-launches-in-belgian-banks http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/11/20/european-mobile-payment-system-wero-launches-in-belgian-banks Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:42:21 +0100 Wero, the new European mobile payment system, has launched in Belgian banks this week. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/11/05/where-do-us-presidential-candidates-trump-and-harris-stand-on-crypto http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/11/05/where-do-us-presidential-candidates-trump-and-harris-stand-on-crypto Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:30:52 +0100 Euronews Next breaks down Trump and Harris’ views on the crypto industry, which has contributed millions to the election. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/09/25/ftx-collapse-caroline-ellison-handed-2-year-prison-sentence-for-greatest-financial-fraud-e http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/09/25/ftx-collapse-caroline-ellison-handed-2-year-prison-sentence-for-greatest-financial-fraud-e Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:37:17 +0200 The former FTX crypto executive was shown leniency by the judge in New York, acknowledging her "very, very substantial" cooperation with prosecutors. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/09/17/interest-in-central-bank-digital-currencies-tripled-since-2020-report-says http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/09/17/interest-in-central-bank-digital-currencies-tripled-since-2020-report-says Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:04:23 +0200 Central banks worldwide are now looking into digital currencies, according to a new study from a US think tank. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/07/24/europes-rival-to-visa-and-mastercard-soon-to-roll-out-in-belgium http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/07/24/europes-rival-to-visa-and-mastercard-soon-to-roll-out-in-belgium Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:30:46 +0200 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? http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/07/11/apple-opening-up-access-to-payments-on-iphones-solves-eu-competition-concerns http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/07/11/apple-opening-up-access-to-payments-on-iphones-solves-eu-competition-concerns Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:58:03 +0200 Banks and other potential rivals previously argued it’s unfair they’re forced to use software controlled by the tech giant. http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/07/05/decoding-the-digital-euro-a-potential-new-means-of-payment http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/07/05/decoding-the-digital-euro-a-potential-new-means-of-payment Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:30:33 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/06/25/central-banks-should-exploit-ai-gold-rush-report-says http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/06/25/central-banks-should-exploit-ai-gold-rush-report-says Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:12:38 +0200 The Bank for International Settlements is bullish over applications for machine learning – despite many limitations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/24/cryptocurrency-law-coming-in-prepare-for-a-bumpy-ride http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/24/cryptocurrency-law-coming-in-prepare-for-a-bumpy-ride Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:30:03 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/06/18/commission-probes-ai-finance-risk-as-it-finalises-sweeping-new-law http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/06/18/commission-probes-ai-finance-risk-as-it-finalises-sweeping-new-law Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:04:34 +0200 Overusing robots could lead to bias, panic or just bad advice, officials worry. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/05/09/ftxs-collapse-a-timeline-of-how-the-crypto-giant-imploded http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/05/09/ftxs-collapse-a-timeline-of-how-the-crypto-giant-imploded Thu, 09 May 2024 08:54:41 +0200 FTX has announced it will be paid back most of its customers two years after it collapsed. Here's how we got to that point. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/05/08/ftx-says-it-will-return-money-to-most-crypto-customers-nearly-2-years-after-catastrophic-d http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/05/08/ftx-says-it-will-return-money-to-most-crypto-customers-nearly-2-years-after-catastrophic-d Wed, 08 May 2024 22:27:44 +0200 Collapsed crypto exchange FTX said it will return money to most customers less than two years after its catastrophic implosion. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/04/30/binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-facing-3-year-prison-sentence-for-allowing-money-laundering http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/04/30/binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-facing-3-year-prison-sentence-for-allowing-money-laundering Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:29:24 +0200 Prosecutors in the US are seeking a 3-year prison sentence for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao ahead of his sentencing for money laundering. http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/04/19/whats-going-to-be-different-with-the-halving-of-britcoin-this-time http://www.euronews.com/business/2024/04/19/whats-going-to-be-different-with-the-halving-of-britcoin-this-time Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:00:31 +0200 Bitcoin prices usually rise for several months following a halving event. However, this time, the market expects the halving to be different. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/04/03/outside-of-the-banks-swiss-fintech-startup-to-help-customers-from-struggling-economies http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/04/03/outside-of-the-banks-swiss-fintech-startup-to-help-customers-from-struggling-economies Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:37:53 +0200 The Swiss fintech company nsave is developing an offshore bank account to help those from "distressed economies" secure their money from currency depreciation. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/03/29/what-does-disgraced-crypto-king-sam-bankman-frieds-sentence-mean-for-the-industry http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/03/29/what-does-disgraced-crypto-king-sam-bankman-frieds-sentence-mean-for-the-industry Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:12:55 +0100 The SBF saga saw many people lose their life savings, causing them two years of stress. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/03/08/spain-puts-temporary-ban-on-sam-altmans-worldcoin-eyeball-scans-over-privacy-concerns http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/03/08/spain-puts-temporary-ban-on-sam-altmans-worldcoin-eyeball-scans-over-privacy-concerns Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:21:11 +0100 Spain has put a temporary ban in place on Worldcoin eyeballs scans, citing concerns over privacy. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/02/28/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-frieds-lawyer-asks-judge-to-reject-100-year-recommended-sentence http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/02/28/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-frieds-lawyer-asks-judge-to-reject-100-year-recommended-sentence Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:27:09 +0100 FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer asks judge to reject 100-year recommended sentence. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/14/meps-approve-measures-to-tackle-impersonation-scams http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/14/meps-approve-measures-to-tackle-impersonation-scams Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:13:08 +0100 New EU rules aim for easier access to cash with fairer charges, Poland’s Marek Belka said. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/02/06/finfluencers-face-prosecution-for-misleading-investment-advice-says-eu-watchdog http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/02/06/finfluencers-face-prosecution-for-misleading-investment-advice-says-eu-watchdog Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:29:12 +0100 Social media promotions may breach EU rules against financial-market abuse, ESMA said. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/02/lawmakers-seek-to-limit-spoofing-scams http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/02/lawmakers-seek-to-limit-spoofing-scams Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:13:46 +0100 A bid to cut a rising source of payments fraud could leave telco operators on the hook. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/01/22/fallen-crypto-company-terraform-labs-files-for-us-bankruptcy-says-it-will-build-web3-busin http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/01/22/fallen-crypto-company-terraform-labs-files-for-us-bankruptcy-says-it-will-build-web3-busin Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:52:34 +0100 Do Kwon, who owns a 92 per cent stake in the company, is currently in custody in Montenegro for using falsified documents to leave the US in March.