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...

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
None stated — verify against sources.