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ECB Digital Euro Pilot: Merchants Invited to Test CBDC in 2027
The European Central Bank has invited eurozone online merchants to apply for its digital euro pilot, set for late 2027. This move brings Europe’s CBDC one step closer to reality and could reshape the broader crypto and payments landscape.
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Russia Launches Digital Ruble Nationwide: 87K New Accounts in 10 Days
Russia has officially launched its digital ruble nationwide, with around 87,000 new accounts opened in just ten days. Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina attributed the surge to novelty and curiosity, signaling strong public interest in state-backed digital money.