Lagarde Advances Digital Euro to Defend EU Financial Autonomy

Lagarde reiterated that Europe is adamant about advancing the digital euro as an efficient digital cash equivalent for retail payments. She stressed that adopting the regulation for the establishment of the digital euro by the end of 2026 was “key” to making this possible. Lagarde Reiterates Digital Euro Push At IMF Meetings The European Central […]
Key Takeaways
- Lagarde reiterated that Europe is adamant about advancing the digital euro as an efficient digital cash equivalent for retail payments.
- She stressed that adopting the regulation for the establishment of the digital euro by the end of 2026 was “key” to making this possible.
- Lagarde Reiterates Digital Euro Push At IMF Meetings The European Central […]
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