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European Central Bank Aims to Launch Digital Euro in 2029
October 29, 2025

The European Central Bank is reportedly targeting 2029 for the launch of its digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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ECB Official Says Digital Euro Has Greater Momentum After ‘Major Breakthrough’
September 23, 2025

A digital euro could be rolled out in the middle of 2029, European Central Bank Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone reportedly said Tuesday (Sept. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Bank of England Could Mothball Digital Pound Project
July 22, 2025

The Bank of England is considering pausing its plans to create a digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Will America’s Crypto Push Help Birth a Digital Euro?
February 06, 2025

The digital dollar may be off the table for now, following a recent executive order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Fed Governor Waller: No Need for CBDC
November 12, 2024

The private sector should lead the evolution of payments, while the Federal Reserve should be ready to solve problems that can’t be handled by the private sector alone, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller said Tuesday (Nov. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bank of England Prepares for CBDC if Commercial Banks Fail to Innovate
October 28, 2024

If commercial banks don’t provide retail payments innovation, central banks should be prepared to offer a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said Saturday (Oct. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bank of England: Digital Currency Won’t Supplant Cash in UK
October 27, 2024

If the U.K. adopts a digital currency, citizens shouldn’t expect cash and coins to disappear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Canada Shifts Focus From CBDCs to ‘Payments Landscape’
September 23, 2024

Canada’s experiment with the digital dollar is over, at least for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Australia Finds No ‘Clear Public Interest’ for Retail CBDC
September 18, 2024

If Australia creates a digital currency, it will likely be the wholesale, not retail, variety. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...