It looks increasingly likely that by 2026, Europeans will have the option to pay with the digital euro. We examine the opportunities for innovation that come with the launch of a European Central Bank digital currency

The launch of the digital euro: opportunities for innovation

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The launch of the digital euro: opportunities for innovation

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