Bitcoin.com News reports that the European Central Bank (ECB) aims for a 2029 launch of the digital euro. Piero Cipollone, an ECB Executive Board member, announced a pilot program set to begin in the second half of 2027, lasting 12 months. This timeline outlines the ECB's roadmap for the digital currency initiative.
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Source published: Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:30:57 +0000
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