EU to make the case for issuing digital euros

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 29, 2023 12:29 am

THE European Union was set to take the next crucial step on Wednesday toward launching a digital version of the euro, a controversial project that has come under attack from the public, politicians and banks before it even exists.

From China to the United States, Jamaica to Japan, dozens of central banks worldwide are exploring or have already put in place digital currencies as electronic payments dominate the way people spend their money and cash usage dwindles.

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