EU lawmakers voice doubts about digital euro

Europeans reject the digital euro—Is the ECB fighting a losing battle?
The European Central Bank (ECB) is struggling to explain why Europeans should adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Despite years of studies and discussions around it, European consumers have not embraced the digital euro.
New ECB Report Shows Europeans’ Reluctance Toward Adopting Digital Euro
An ECB report reveals that European consumers show minimal interest in adopting the digital euro, citing choice for existing payment methods.
EU lawmakers voice doubts about digital euro after ECB outage
European lawmakers are voicing fresh doubt about the European Central Bank’s digital euro project after an outage in the ECB’s existing payment system caused delays for thousands of households and traders.
Digital Euro Awareness Has Risen, But Interest in Using One Has Not: ECB
The European Central Bank has found that awareness about a digital Euro has risen, but interest in using one has not.
Mass Banking Outage Sparks Doubts on EU’s Planned Digital Euro: Report
Vocal opposition to the European Central Bank's (ECB) digital euro project reportedly swelled after the institution's payment system crashed last month.
ECB Targets October Launch for Digital Euro, but Lawmakers Raise Concerns
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has said the ECB is looking to issue a digital euro by October 2025, once legislation comes
EU Targets October 2025 for Digital Euro Rollout Amid Legislative Scrutiny
The European Central Bank has announced plans to introduce a digital euro by October 2025, contingent upon the completion of necessary legislative processes. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the significance of this timeline,
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ECB's Centeno Says Euro Zone Inflation 'Almost Out of the Woods'
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ECB's Rehn calls for joint European investment in air defence, drones
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Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) Plunge, European Central Bank Moves Forward with ‘Digital Euro’ Currency
Despite the current selloff in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), the European Central Bank (ECB) says it is proceeding ...
ECB Official Urges Fewer Rules Hindering Banks in Rare Support
Authorities across the European Union need to help banks become more competitive by lightening their regulatory burden, a ...