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ECB Invests €1.1B in Controversial Digital Euro Launch

10/6/2025

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The European Central Bank (ECB) advances the digital euro, hiring firms for infrastructure and signing agreements over €1.1 billion ahead of a 2029 launch.
CBDC raises privacy risks and could undermine traditional banking, critics say.
Investors stay optimistic on euro assets due to Germany's stimulus despite Europe's fiscal challenges.
Critics warn of potential government spending and impact on commercial banks.

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Story summary

The European Central Bank (ECB) advances the digital euro, hiring firms for infrastructure and signing agreements over €1.1 billion ahead of a 2029 launch.
CBDC raises privacy risks and could undermine traditional banking, critics say.
Investors stay optimistic on euro assets due to Germany's stimulus despite Europe's fiscal challenges.
Critics warn of potential government spending and impact on commercial banks.