What are the digital euro’s next steps?

The European Central Bank has decided to proceed with a digital euro preparation phase after a two-year investigation. This phase will deepen the digital euro design options and technical solutions. .

Ulrich Bindseil, director general of market infrastructures and payments at the ECB, will be joining OMFIF to share his vision for a digital euro and its potential to revolutionise retail payments in the euro area. Key topics will include:

• Design options endorsed so far and findings from the prototype and stakeholder collaboration
• Progress on drafting a rulebook for a potential digital euro scheme
• Considerations for moving into the next phase of the project