An internal European Central Bank document says that the digital 2029 is planned for issuance in the second half of EUR, with initial coverage of online, physical-store, and person-to-person transfers
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An internal presentation document states that digital EUR is planned for launch in 2029 the second half of the year, covering multiple payment scenarios.
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【European Central Bank plans to launch the digital 2029 in EUR, with initial applications covering online shopping, physical stores, and person-to-person transfers】
An internal presentation document shows that the European Central Bank wants the digital EUR to be usable at launch in EUR area’s all online stores, some physical retailers, and direct transfers between individuals. This means that the European Central Bank is considering expanding the use cases for the digital EUR at its initial launch, in order to accelerate the establishment of a digital payment system covering online, offline, and person-to-person payment scenarios. The document states that the digital EUR is planned for first issuance in the second half of 2029, and payments at physical stores and transfers between individuals should support both online and offline transactions from the outset. Previously, payments at physical stores were not included in the initial launch plan for the digital EUR.
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An internal presentation document shows that the European Central Bank wants the digital EUR to be usable at launch in EUR area’s all online stores, some physical retailers, and direct transfers between individuals.
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The document states that digital EUR is planned for 2029 the second half of the year for its initial issuance.
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In-store payments and person-to-person transfers should support both online and offline transactions.
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Previously, in-store payments were not included in the digital EUR initial launch plan.
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In simple terms, this document describes the digital EUR's initial use cases, which may include online shopping, payments at some physical stores, and personal transfers, with plans to support online and offline transactions.
Why it matters to readers
If the plan described in the document is ultimately implemented, the digital EUR's initial coverage of online, offline, and personal payment scenarios will be broader than previously described.
This concerns which official digital payment method future EUR residents may use, and whether digital payments can be used without a network connection.
Risks and unknowns
The evidence only indicates that an internal presentation document proposed these arrangements; the original document was not provided.
2029's issuance date in the second half of the year and the scope of its initial functions may still be adjusted.
The evidence does not specify how many physical stores will ultimately participate, nor does it specify the detailed onboarding requirements for merchants and individuals.
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