ECB Urges Retailers to Join Digital Euro Trial
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched an ambitious initiative inviting merchants, service providers, and payment platforms to take part in a comprehensive trial of a digital euro. This pilot, slated to run for twelve months, aims to assess how a central‑bank‑issued digital currency can function in everyday transactions, ranging from online shopping and mobile app payments to in‑store purch…
Sept. 15, 2026, 2:15 p.m.