ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 reports, traders have reduced their bets on the European Central Bank cutting interest rates, expecting a 58 basis point cut by the end of the year.

ChainCatcher news, ECB President Lagarde stated that due to the uncertainty brought by the U.S. government's trade policies, the European Central Bank cannot afford to be complacent about inflation. She said, "It's a daily struggle, we are almost at the level we should be, but we must stay there, so that's why I say it's a long battle." There is currently no clear consensus on what will happen at the next decision on April 17. Lagarde said, "We are all determined to achieve this goal, which is a 2% inflation target. On the road to achieving this goal, some want to speed up. Others say, let's take a few steps at a slow pace and wait to see what obstacles arise along the way."

ChainCatcher news, traders are increasing their bets on an interest rate cut by the European Central Bank, expecting the deposit rate to reach 1.84% by the end of the year, down from last Friday's expectation of 1.88%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, starting today (March 30), multiple countries in Europe will begin implementing daylight saving time, which means that the trading hours of financial markets in Europe will be one hour earlier than standard time; starting next Monday, European stock trading hours will be from 15:00 to 23:30 Beijing time; the release times of economic data in various European countries will also be one hour earlier than standard time.

ChainCatcher news, Swedish Nordea Bank analyst Hjalmar N. said in a report that the European Central Bank's rate cuts are currently helping to alleviate the upward pressure on long-term government bond yields caused by Germany's more expansionary fiscal policy. "However, once the market is convinced that the European Central Bank has completed its rate-cutting cycle, this situation could change rapidly." He stated that the market's focus will then shift to the timing of the first rate hike, which is expected to start pushing long-term rates higher.He noted that for investors, this means there is no structural downside for eurozone long-term government bond yields, and any decline should be viewed as an opportunity to buy as long-term rates rise.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a recent survey by the crypto investment platform Bitpanda shows that European banks and financial institutions may have seriously underestimated the demand for cryptocurrency services, with fewer than one in five banks and financial institutions offering digital asset products.The survey studied 10,000 retail and institutional investors across 13 European countries and found that over 40% of institutional investors already hold cryptocurrencies, with another 18% planning to invest in the near future. However, only 19% of the surveyed financial institutions indicated that their clients showed strong demand for crypto products, suggesting a 30% gap between actual adoption rates and perceived interest among investors.

ChainCatcher news, Binance announced that users can now deposit euros (EUR) using credit or debit cards through Apple Pay or Google Pay wallets. This feature has been launched on the Binance official website and its App (Lite and Pro versions).

ChainCatcher news, the French company Blockchain Group announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Blockchain Group Luxembourg SA has increased its holdings by 580 bitcoins, with an acquisition price of approximately 47.3 million euros. It currently holds a total of 620 bitcoins, with an average price of 81,480 euros.

ChainCatcher news, according to Unionesarda, Brendan Blumer (BB), CEO of Block.one (the parent company of Vaulta, formerly EOS Network) recently purchased the Romazzino villa for nearly 170 million euros. Excluding the Villa Certosa, this transaction is the highest in the history of real estate in Sardinia and even Italy.The media revealed that the luxury villa purchased by Brendan Blumer is one of the most luxurious properties on the Costa Smeralda, formerly owned by Saudi Arabia's former oil minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani. The villa boasts 350 meters of coastline, covers an area of 2.3 hectares, and features 28 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms, spacious terraces, two private beach entrances, two exclusive docks, three swimming pools, and approximately 23,000 square meters of gardens and facilities.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data, ECB Governing Council member Villeroy stated that the 25% increase in U.S. tariffs in the second quarter has a limited impact on European inflation, but it may lead to a 0.3 percentage point decline in the eurozone's GDP for the entire year.Villeroy mentioned that, in the short term, President Trump's "lose-lose" strategy is harming the United States, as evidenced by the Federal Reserve's downward revision of its forecasts. Trump is undermining the multilateral system, increasing long-term risks to financial order and climate.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the cryptocurrency broker FalconX has recently experienced a wave of high-level departures, with 10 to 15 employees leaving, including the head of Europe, the credit chief, the general counsel, and the global chief compliance officer. Sources say this change involves layoffs. FalconX doubled its workforce last year and has not commented on the personnel changes.

ChainCatcher news, BlackRock has launched its Bitcoin ETF in the European market today, with the following details:iShares Bitcoin ETPCode: IB1T GY (Germany Xetra Exchange) and IB1T FP (Euronext)Fee: 0.25%, reduced to 0.15% until December 31, 2025Registered in: SwitzerlandISIN: XS2940466316In response, Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas commented that BlackRock has brought its highly anticipated IBIT to Europe. Liquidity + low fees + brand effect = strong appeal anywhere, even though Europe is largely immune to "spicy" ETFs. It will be interesting to see how it performs. Keep an eye on this space.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, BlackRock will launch the iShares Bitcoin ETP, a Bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe. This ETP is set to be listed on Xetra and Euronext Paris on Tuesday local time, with the stock code IB1T; additionally, this ETP will also be listed on Euronext Amsterdam with the stock code BTCN.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Philip Lane warned that dollar stablecoins and electronic payment systems from American tech giants are taking a larger share of the European financial system, and Europe needs to launch a digital euro to meet the challenge.He pointed out that payment methods like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal increase Europe's dependence on external systems, bringing economic pressure and risks of external coercion. The digital euro will provide a secure, universally accepted payment option under the European regulatory framework, reducing reliance on foreign payment systems and limiting the influence of dollar stablecoins in the eurozone. Currently, 99% of the stablecoin market is composed of dollar-pegged tokens, which could lead to a gradual dominance of the dollar in the eurozone payment system.Like other major economies, the ECB is studying central bank digital currencies (CBDC) to respond to the competition from stablecoins and tech company payment systems. Lane believes that the eurozone payment system is fragmented due to differing national standards, and the digital euro could be a key tool to address the fragmentation of retail payments.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) pointed out in a threat assessment report on serious and organized crime that artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency technologies play a significant role in enhancing the efficiency of crime.The law enforcement agency stated that criminal networks have demonstrated a rapid ability to adapt to new technologies. The report noted that the transformative nature of artificial intelligence makes it an extremely attractive tool in the eyes of criminals.The report stated that generative artificial intelligence "lowers the entry barrier for digital crime." The government agency indicated that artificial intelligence enables criminals to craft messages in multiple languages, allowing them to more precisely target victims globally. It also allows malicious actors to create malware and child sexual abuse materials.

ChainCatcher news, institutional surveys show that interviewed analysts expect the European Central Bank to cut interest rates two more times this year, and no longer anticipate that the bank's rates will fall below 2%.The monthly survey indicates that after six rate cuts so far, the European Central Bank is still likely to cut rates consecutively in April and June. However, unlike the previous survey, respondents expect the deposit rate (currently at 2.5%) to remain at 2% before the end of the survey period. In mid-February, a slight majority had anticipated that rates would eventually drop to 1.75% by March 2026. Governments across Europe plan to significantly increase defense investments, which could boost sluggish economic growth and exacerbate inflation.In addition to military spending, Germany also intends to increase spending by several hundred billion euros to renovate its aging infrastructure. Deutsche Bank economist Marco Wagner stated that this spending "will increase inflationary pressure by the end of 2026."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, European Central Bank Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau stated that the U.S. support for cryptocurrencies and non-bank finance could potentially trigger the next financial emergency.In an interview with the French weekly "Le Journal du Dimanche," he said: "The U.S. could commit a crime out of negligence. Financial crises often originate in the U.S. and spread to other parts of the world.By encouraging crypto assets and non-bank finance, the U.S. government is sowing the seeds of future turmoil." Galhau added that regulation in Europe is more secure and stated that there is no risk of a banking crisis occurring in the EU.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a survey by the European Central Bank shows that EU citizens have insufficient interest in adopting the digital euro.Previously, the President of the European Central Bank stated that once legislation is in place, the European Central Bank plans to issue the digital euro by October 2025, and members of the ECB's board are "collaborating" with relevant stakeholders to promote the implementation of the digital euro.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has fined the online crypto and stock trading platform BUX €1.6 million for attracting new customers through financial influencers (Finfluencers) and referral programs, violating industry regulations.