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ECB to Introduce Digital Euro by 2029 After Testing

4/17/2026

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  • The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to launch a digital euro by 2029, pending successful pilot tests.
  • The digital euro would be an electronic version of public money to enable secure payments as cash declines.
  • It will operate offline and on low-end devices.
  • The ECB states the digital euro will not enable government surveillance.
  • It will not generate interest or support loans.