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ECB seeks online merchants for 2027 digital euro pilot
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The European Central Bank has opened applications for a 12‑month pilot that will allow online and mobile merchants in the euro area to test payments using a beta version of the digital euro. Applications are accepted until October 27, after which selected merchants will receive the digital currency for real‑world transactions.
WHY IT MATTERS
The pilot will provide insight into how a central‑bank‑issued digital currency could be integrated into everyday e‑commerce, informing future policy and infrastructure decisions.
Euro-area online and mobile merchants can apply until Oct. 27 to test beta digital euro payments in a 12-month pilot.
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