Digital Euro news and trends

European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027
Cryptocurrency // October 30, 2025

The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

ECB Official Says Digital Euro Has Greater Momentum After ‘Major Breakthrough’
CBDC // September 23, 2025

A digital euro could be rolled out in the middle of 2029, European Central Bank Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone reportedly said Tuesday (Sept. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

European Stability Mechanism Head Says Digital Euro ‘More Necessary Than Ever’
Cryptocurrency // March 10, 2025

The Trump administration’s embrace of cryptocurrencies reportedly could accelerate the European Union’s (EU) adoption of a digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Will America’s Crypto Push Help Birth a Digital Euro?
CBDC // February 06, 2025

The digital dollar may be off the table for now, following a recent executive order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Consumer Trust Gives Banks AI Edge Over FinTechs Because of Cash Usage, Says SocGen

May 11, 2023
One of the common views about Europe is how highly fragmented the regional market — 44 countries, multiple languages, and a myriad of payment methods — is.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Pan-EU Payments Challenger Lacks Consumer and Merchant Demand

March 31, 2023
Although Europe lacks a pan-regional scheme to rival international card networks, building and igniting one means giving consumers and merchants a reason to get on board — something that is...

Quick Reads
Banks Warn Digital Euro Could Impede Private-Sector Payments

November 05, 2025
The European Central Bank’s digital euro effort is reportedly facing pushback from banks and lawmakers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

European Central Bank Looks to Test Digital Euro in 2027

October 30, 2025
The European Central Bank could begin a pilot phase for the digital euro in 2027. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

ECB Official Says Digital Euro Has Greater Momentum After ‘Major Breakthrough’

September 23, 2025
A digital euro could be rolled out in the middle of 2029, European Central Bank Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone reportedly said Tuesday (Sept. 23). Get the Full Story Complete...

European Stability Mechanism Head Says Digital Euro ‘More Necessary Than Ever’

March 10, 2025
The Trump administration’s embrace of cryptocurrencies reportedly could accelerate the European Union’s (EU) adoption of a digital euro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...