European Digital Identity Wallet: How a regulatory obligation can turn into an opportunity
The European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet will fundamentally change the payment landscape in Europe – similar to how the introduction of SEPA did almost a decade ago. Financial institutions are facing regulatory obligations, but at the same time can realize...
(When) Will the digital euro be launched?
By Jonas Gross and Alexander Bechtel The introduction of the digital euro is delayed. Now, for the first time, the European Parliament has presented a concrete timeline. On the journey toward the digital euro, Piero Cipollone and Fernando Navarrete are essentially...
Bitcoin Reserve: Genius move or costly mistake?
In March 2025, U.S. President Trump signed an Executive Order to establish a Bitcoin reserve, marking a major shift in how nations view and approach Bitcoin. The order aims to position the U.S. as the „crypto capital of the world.“ It also states that a...