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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that the 3.8% inflation rate in the Eurozone for September primarily reflects high energy costs, and the European Central Bank expects some relief next year. She pointed out that energy shocks are expected to keep Eurozone inflation above the central bank's target in the first half of 2027, but it is still appropriate to adopt a cautious policy response at this time. This statement was made on Saturday during the International Monetary Fund annual meeting.Lagarde also mentioned that the European Central Bank is designing a digital euro. She stated that in the retail payments sector, the European Central Bank is preparing to supplement cash in digital form by launching a digital euro for everyday payments. The digital euro will further stimulate innovation and competition in the retail payments sector, ensuring the continued coexistence of public and private solutions, thereby supporting Europe's strategic autonomy in the payments field.Previously, Cointelegraph reported on September 21 that the European Central Bank had launched the Pontes system, allowing financial institutions to settle wholesale tokenized asset transactions in central bank currency, providing an alternative for private settlement assets such as stablecoins. The system initially offers a set of core services, with full implementation expected by 2028.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that the sell-off in the bond market has led to an increase in borrowing costs in the Eurozone, which has hindered economic growth and ultimately suppressed inflation. She pointed out that tightening financing conditions and rising long-term interest rates will slow down economic growth and weaken the transmission effect of prices.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde emphasized the importance of maintaining sound public finances, calling it a key pillar of economic stability. She pointed out that countries should ensure that fiscal measures to address energy shocks are temporary and targeted.Lagarde reiterated that the economic outlook for the Eurozone faces downside risks, while inflation risks are tilted to the upside.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated the MiCA registration list, with BCash, Xenios Blockchain Group, Capital Wallet Greece, and Piraeus Bank becoming the first registered cryptocurrency service providers in Greece. The list added six institutions from Germany, France, and Slovenia, bringing the total number of registered institutions to 359.The Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) is responsible for regulating the first three institutions, while the Bank of Greece is responsible for regulating Piraeus Bank. HCMC denied that its officials communicated with European Central Bank (ECB) officials regarding Binance's MiCA application in Greece and also denied making any statements about Lagarde intervening in that application; Binance withdrew its application on June 24.

Cointelegraph cited a report from The Wall Street Journal stating that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde personally intervened to prevent Binance from obtaining a license across the European Union.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that inflation will remain above target levels until the first half of 2027.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that most policymakers were previously prepared to raise interest rates in April.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that in the coming years we are more likely to face shocks that will cause inflation to deviate from the target.

According to market news, European Central Bank President Lagarde directly prevented Binance from entering Europe to support the promotion of the digital euro.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that the current level of uncertainty is too high to make a commitment on interest rates. She mentioned that the inflation forecast may be revised in June, at which point the European Central Bank will assess the economic situation by integrating all data.

According to CoinDesk, Denis Beau, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of France, has publicly called for a joint effort from the European public and private sectors to promote the development of euro tokenized currency in response to the dominance of the US dollar stablecoin. This move stands in stark contrast to the position of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, who is cautious about private stablecoins, believing that USDT, USDC, and others pose financial stability risks, and favors a central bank-led digital euro plan expected to be implemented by 2029.Beau proposed a "triple objective" for Europe: to adapt central bank currency services, to promote the issuance of pan-European tokenized private currency by regulated institutions, and to strengthen the MiCA regulatory framework. His stance is highly aligned with the Qivalis consortium, which consists of 12 major European banks including ING, BBVA, and BNP Paribas, and plans to launch a private digital euro within this year. Beau also revealed that the euro system will launch its first tokenized wholesale central bank currency service by the end of the year.

According to CoinDesk, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated in a speech that Europe should not simply replicate the U.S. stablecoin model, but should prioritize building tokenized settlement infrastructure centered around central bank currencies.She pointed out that the $310 billion stablecoin market, dominated by Tether and Circle, poses financial stability risks and could transmit pressure to underlying asset markets during times of crisis. Lagarde believes that the technological advantages of stablecoins can be replicated by central bank infrastructure, while their monetary functions introduce unacceptable financial stability risks. She cited the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which led to a brief de-pegging of USDC, as an example.Although a consortium of 12 major European banks, including ING, BBVA, and BNP Paribas, plans to launch a private digital euro later this year, citing that Europe faces "dollarization risks," Lagarde still called for EU countries to support the research and development of central bank digital currencies. The European Central Bank aims to launch a digital euro by 2029.

According to Jinshi News, ING analyst Carsten Brzeski stated in a report that ECB President Lagarde's remarks at the press conference indicate that a rate hike in June is one step closer. Lagarde emphasized that the risks on both growth and inflation are intensifying, although the decision to keep interest rates unchanged was unanimous. Brzeski pointed out that the ECB has introduced a clear inclination towards rate hikes in its wait-and-see stance.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB President Lagarde stated that the central bank discussed various options, including the possibility of raising interest rates.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that if extensive fiscal support is implemented, it will force the European Central Bank to further raise key interest rates.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that the risks to the inflation outlook are skewed to the upside.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB President Lagarde stated that the central bank will not allow inflation expectations to become unanchored.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that if inflation expectations become unanchored, action will need to be taken.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that if the inflation shock triggered by the Iran war spirals out of control, the European Central Bank may raise interest rates as early as April.Lagarde emphasized that it is "still too early" to make any decisions regarding interest rates, as policymakers still need to assess the nature, scale, and persistence of the significant rise in expected inflation caused by rising energy prices.

According to market news, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is considering stepping down before her term ends in October 2027, so that French President Macron and German Chancellor Merz can reach an agreement on her successor before the French elections in April 2027.A spokesperson for the European Central Bank later responded that Lagarde is "fully focused on her mission and has not made any decisions regarding the end of her term." Lagarde's potential early departure comes at a critical time for the advancement of the digital euro by the European Central Bank. Under her leadership, the European Central Bank has been continuously advancing the preparations for the digital euro and has repeatedly emphasized the need to manage the risks of private digital currencies such as stablecoins within the framework of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.Lagarde herself has long held a critical stance towards cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, describing them as "highly speculative," "worthless," and "not backed by any underlying assets." If there is a change in the leadership of the European Central Bank, it could affect the institution's communication focus and priorities regarding the digital euro, stablecoin regulation, and crypto-related payment arrangements, although the overall regulatory direction has already been established at the EU level.