European Central Bank urges merchants to join digital euro trial
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at testing the practical use of a digital euro, and it is actively seeking the involvement of merchants across the continent. This pilot, slated to run for twelve months, is designed to assess how a central‑bank‑issued digital currency can function in everyday transactions, ranging from online shopping and mobile payments …
Sept. 15, 2026, 2:15 p.m.