ECB Ends Digital Euro Preparations, Targets Possible 2026 Rollout

The European Central Bank has completed its preparatory work on a potential digital euro and will now focus on steps toward a possible rollout, CoinDesk reported. ECB President Christine Lagarde outlined the change in focus, saying the institution is working toward a launch in the second half of 2026, in comments made following a recent interest rate decision, according to the report.