CBDC on Silicon Polderhttps://hugo.bytes.news/tags/cbdc/Recent content in CBDC on Silicon PolderHugo -- gohugo.ioenTue, 10 Feb 2026 17:42:24 +0000European Parliament Endorses Digital Euro to Secure Sovereignty Against US Payment Dominancehttps://hugo.bytes.news/posts/tuesday/6b5fe3c-digital-euro-cbdc/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:42:24 +0000https://hugo.bytes.news/posts/tuesday/6b5fe3c-digital-euro-cbdc/<p><em>Brussels, Tuesday 10 February 2026</em> On 10 February 2026, the European Parliament formally backed the digital euro, aligning with the Council to authorise both online and offline usage. This strategic endorsement seeks to insulate the EU from geopolitical risks by reducing dependence on US giants Visa and Mastercard, clearing the path for a potential 2029 launch.</p>