ECB Launches Digital Euro with 36 Partners: RBI and BAWAG Participate in Pilot Project
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The European monetary architecture is on the verge of a historic transformation. As the European Central Bank (ECB) officially announced, 36 payment service providers from across the euro area have been selected for a comprehensive, 12-month pilot project to test the digital euro. The project, which is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2027, is considered a crucial real-world test for this prestigious European initiative.
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