ECB Pushes Forward With Digital Euro

[johnblockbuster]

ECB President Christine Lagarde announced plans to launch a digital euro, calling it a unifying force for the European Union. The retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) could be ready as early as 2029, pending EU legislation, and would complement traditional banknotes for online payments.

[EmTeam]

The digital euro project is ambitious — execution will be everything.

[Rimon Khan]

If ECB nails this, it could redefine Europe’s financial infrastructure.

[Swipe]

Potential is huge, but so are the risks. The rollout must prioritize user freedom.

[Pitchfork_IS_power]

Digital euro can work — but only if it protects users, not controls them.

[Revenant]

A “Digital Euro” without freedom is just a fancy tool for oversight. Privacy first, or it’s a no.