European Parliament approves digital euro negotiating mandate with 416 votes
- —European Parliament approved the digital euro mandate 416 votes to 169
- —ECB selected 36 providers for a 12-month pilot in H2 2027
- —AMLR anti-money laundering rules take full effect on July 10, 2027, banning anonymous accounts
- —Digital euro will pay no interest and cost users nothing
Why it matters: The digital euro could reshape the role of stablecoins and private payments in the EU, while crypto rules tighten from 2027.
Source: Cointribune