Digital Euro news and trends

Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches
CBDC // January 05, 2026

A vote on the digital euro could come within the first half of 2026. 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...

EU Council Backs Online and Offline Digital Euros
CBDC // December 21, 2025

The EU Council has reportedly endorsed a new negotiating position for a 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, PYMNTS...

Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments
Cryptocurrency // November 05, 2025

The European Central Bank’s digital euro effort is reportedly facing pushback from banks and lawmakers. 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,...

European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027
Cryptocurrency // October 30, 2025

The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Consumer Trust Gives Banks AI Edge Over FinTechs Because of Cash Usage, Says SocGen

May 11, 2023
One of the common views about Europe is how highly fragmented the regional market — 44 countries, multiple languages, and a myriad of payment methods — is.  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 […]

Pan-EU Payments Challenger Lacks Consumer and Merchant Demand

March 31, 2023
Although Europe lacks a pan-regional scheme to rival international card networks, building and igniting one means giving consumers and merchants a reason to get on board — something that is...

Quick Reads
Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches

January 05, 2026
A vote on the digital euro could come within the first half of 2026. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

EU Council Backs Online and Offline Digital Euros

December 21, 2025
The EU Council has reportedly endorsed a new negotiating position for a digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments

November 05, 2025
The European Central Bank’s digital euro effort is reportedly facing pushback from banks and lawmakers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027

October 30, 2025
The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...