ECB urges retailers to join digital euro trial
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at bringing a digital version of the euro into everyday use. This effort, known as the digital euro pilot, is a twelve‑month test that will put a beta version of the central bank’s new currency into real‑world payment environments. By inviting merchants, service providers, and consumers to take part, the ECB hopes to gathe…
Sept. 15, 2026, 2:15 p.m.