šØ European Central Bank's (ECB) plans for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) face pushback from EU lawmakers! š¤
- No imminent decision on a digital euro, says MEP Stefan Berger
- Lawmakers concerned about costs for commercial banks and value for users
- ECB President Christine Lagarde assures no digital euro release yet
- Privacy and mass surveillance risks also worry EU parliament members
š Tension between ECB's innovation desires and policymakers' concerns slows progress towards an EU CBDC. What do you think about a digital euro? Share your thoughts below! š
- No imminent decision on a digital euro, says MEP Stefan Berger
- Lawmakers concerned about costs for commercial banks and value for users
- ECB President Christine Lagarde assures no digital euro release yet
- Privacy and mass surveillance risks also worry EU parliament members
š Tension between ECB's innovation desires and policymakers' concerns slows progress towards an EU CBDC. What do you think about a digital euro? Share your thoughts below! š