As someone who has long followed the evolution of the European Central Bank and EU financial policy, I found the ECB’s blog post on June 27, 2025 “Crossing two hurdles in one leap” both revealing and thought-provoking. In it, the ECB introduces a bold new idea: the “European Savings Standard,” a proposal aimed at channeling … Continue reading The European Savings Standard: Between Market Logic and Democratic Risk
I wish to engage in a scholarly discussion on how the US dollar has maintained its dominance in the global financial system, with a particular focus on a significant initiative led by the Trump administration in 2025: the introduction of a new era of dollar and US Treasury credit standards through stablecoins and blockchain technology. … Continue reading The Evolving Hegemony of the US Dollar
Recently, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced a €7.9 billion loss for 2024—a significant figure that raises concerns about the eurozone’s financial stability. But what led to this loss? How will the ECB manage it? And most importantly, how does this affect everyday people? Let’s break it down in a clear and straightforward way. Why … Continue reading The ECB’s €7.9 Billion Loss: What Does It Mean for You?
