European Central Bank urges retailers to join digital euro trial
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at testing the practical use of a digital version of the euro, commonly referred to as the "digital euro." This pilot program, 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 app payments to in‑s…
Sept. 15, 2026, 2:15 p.m.