ECB official suggests importance of physical stores accepting digital euro
Findings from the ECB's focus groups said the public was more likely to accept a digital euro that is accepted in physical and online stores and allows easy person-to-person payments. Fabio Panetta, an executive board member of the European Central Bank, said focus groups exploring the potential rollout of a digital euro hinted the ability to use the digital currency at online and physical stores could be a key feature.In a written statement released Wednesday, Panetta broke down the findings of ECB focus groups on digital payment methods commissioned in September 2021, which suggested....
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