Digital Euro: How Europe's New Digital Currency Will Work Starting in 2029
By
seanieb
Yesterday's bagel, baked twice. Familiar and a bit tough.
Summary
The article discusses the upcoming digital euro currency planned for launch in 2029, explaining how it will function as a digital form of cash separate from regular bank accounts. It describes a scenario where users can access digital euros through their bank's mobile app or use it without a bank account, highlighting the European Central Bank's goal to reduce dependence on US-dominated card payment systems.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThe European Central Bank is determined to break the US grip on card payments
It's January 1, 2029, the first day of the digital euro
If you have a bank account, the digital euro will sit inside its app on your phone
The cost of the bread and milk can be taken out of your digital-euro wallet, which is separate from your regular bank account
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