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EU Council Reaches Milestone Agreement on Digital Euro

July 24, 2026December 22, 2025 by Vaibhavv Ali

On December 19, 2025, the Council of the European Union finalized its negotiating stance on the digital euro, moving the proposed Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) closer to reality. This official position establishes that the European Central Bank (ECB) will issue the currency for use in both online and offline transactions across the eurozone. This … Read more

ECB Set to Launch Blockchain Settlement and Digital Euro Framework in 2025

July 24, 2026December 20, 2025 by Vaibhavv Ali

The European Central Bank (ECB) is accelerating its digital transformation to modernize Europe’s financial infrastructure. According to ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone, the institution will begin allowing blockchain-based settlements in central bank money starting next year, while simultaneously advancing the framework for a digital euro. The shift is driven by the need to maintain … Read more