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Do we need the digital euro?

Video. Do we need the digital euro?

Updated: 06/07/2023 - 14:20 GMT+2

In partnership withThe European Commission

Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. The aim is to offer consumers an alternative Europe-wide payment option.

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