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flag The EU approved a digital euro framework for online and offline use, targeting a 2029 launch with privacy and stability safeguards.

flag The European Union Council has approved a digital euro framework allowing both online and offline transactions, a shift from earlier offline-only proposals. flag Issued by the ECB, the digital euro aims to modernize payments and preserve monetary sovereignty, with offline payments stored locally and synced later. flag It will feature privacy protections, no programmability, and limits on individual holdings to ensure financial stability. flag A five-year transition period will cap fees, with full launch targeted for 2029 after a 2027 pilot. flag Final decisions on privacy and design will depend on negotiations between EU institutions.

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