ECB urges retailers to join digital euro trial
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched an ambitious initiative to test the viability of a digital euro, inviting merchants across the eurozone to take part in a comprehensive twelve‑month pilot. This trial, designed to assess the practicalities of a central‑bank‑issued digital currency, will see a beta version of the digital euro used in a variety of payment scenarios, ranging from e‑commer…
Sept. 15, 2026, 2:15 p.m.