The ECB says it must shape the future of money in the public interest, not watch from the sidelines.
• Digital euro pilot: H2 2027, 12 months, 36 payment providers; first issuance aimed for 2029
• Pontes settled a €1 billion DLT bond deal from the ESM last week
• 13 euro area countries rely fully on non-European firms for in-store card payments
Why it matters: It shapes how stablecoins compete in Europe.
Source: European Central Bank
Not financial advice.
💬 Would you use a digital euro, or do stablecoins already cover what you need?
#DigitalEuro #ECB #Tokenization
• Digital euro pilot: H2 2027, 12 months, 36 payment providers; first issuance aimed for 2029
• Pontes settled a €1 billion DLT bond deal from the ESM last week
• 13 euro area countries rely fully on non-European firms for in-store card payments
Why it matters: It shapes how stablecoins compete in Europe.
Source: European Central Bank
Not financial advice.
💬 Would you use a digital euro, or do stablecoins already cover what you need?
#DigitalEuro #ECB #Tokenization