Scheme27 Aug 2026

ECB sets out the digital euro's privacy model ahead of 2029

Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the Eurosystem will not be able to link individuals to digital euro transactions, and that offline payments will be visible only to...

ECB sets out the digital euro's privacy model ahead of 2029

What changed

Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said the Eurosystem will not be able to link individuals to digital euro transactions, and that offline payments will be visible only to payer and payee.

What merchants must do

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