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The digital euro takes a massive step forward after winning a crucial European Parliament vote

CoinDesk · Jun 23, 2026, 12:37 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

EU lawmakers backed a legal framework to launch a state-backed digital currency by 2029 so the continent can stop relying entirely on U.S. credit card and stablecoin giants.

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