Macro· ★★★· neutral·

ECB's Cipollone likens payments to energy and defense in digital euro push

  • —Two-thirds of euro-area card payments are processed by non-European firms
  • —Digital euro pilot with real transactions is scheduled for 2027
  • —36 market participants are involved in preparations; ECB invites online marketplaces
  • —Digital euro rollout could come in 2029 once legislation passes
Why it matters: The digital euro could reshape Europe's payment infrastructure and reduce reliance on foreign providers, affecting the stablecoin and payments landscape.
Source: BTC-ECHO
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