EU Council Greenlights Digital Euro With ‘Offline’ Mode — Is Privacy Finally Secured?

The European Union has agreed on its negotiating position for legislation that would allow the European Central Bank to issue a digital form of the single currency, including an offline version designed to function without internet access. The decision does not authorize issuance, but it clears the way for negotiations with the European Parliament and brings long-running debates over privacy, resilience, and political oversight into sharper focus. Offline, Private, Digital: Is Europe Rebuilding Cash in ...