Digital Euro on Silicon Polderhttps://hugo.bytes.news/tags/digital-euro/Recent content in Digital Euro on Silicon PolderHugo -- gohugo.ioenWed, 18 Feb 2026 15:17:07 +0000ECB Strategy Confirms Digital Euro Will Shield Local Banks From Global Card Giantshttps://hugo.bytes.news/posts/wednesday/72259a8-digital-euro-fintech/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:17:07 +0000https://hugo.bytes.news/posts/wednesday/72259a8-digital-euro-fintech/<p><em>Frankfurt, Wednesday 18 February 2026</em> Targeting a 2029 rollout, the ECB aims to reclaim monetary sovereignty from international giants currently processing 75% of transactions, ensuring local banks remain central to payments.</p>European 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>