ECB official suggests importance of physical stores accepting digital euro

European Central Bank executive board member Fabio Panetta said all merchants in the European Union would need to accept a digital euro to see adoption trends like those of the fiat euro. Fabio Panetta, executive board member of the European Central Bank, said focus groups exploring the potential rollout of a digital euro hinted the ability to use the digital currency at online and physical stores could be a key feature.

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