Without reading the article I am going to guess this is a way to cripple small and mid sized banks so the large banksters can buy them up on the cheap. Now lets go see if I am right.
> The ECB review to be unveiled Sunday seeks to identify banks that are too weak to lend to businesses or make it through another recession and force them to strengthen their finances. It includes a detailed look at 130 banks’ loans, holdings and investments, as well as a so-called stress test that simulates how banks would fare in a deep economic downturn. Those that fall short in the tests will have to raise more money...
I suggest bitcoin. /s