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European Central Bank (ECB) Advances Digital Euro Development With Rulebook Review

The ECB has released a progress report on the digital euro,highlighting public-private collaboration for its operational framework.
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European Central Bank (ECB) Advances Digital Euro Development With Rulebook Review

The European Central Bank (ECB) released a report on the development of the digital euro on Wednesday. It notes the progress of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) under the bank’s Rulebook Development Group (RDG).

Also Read: European Central Bank Confirms Digital Euro CBDC, But There’s a Catch

The apex body underlined that since its last update in June 2023, they have outlined the mechanics of the digital euro’s services and use cases while defining the rights and obligations of the members under the draft legislation.

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ECB adds public-private players

The report boasts representation from the consumer, retailer, and intermediary sectors, with an interim review by RDG members.

ECB noted, “The draft rulebook will be sufficiently flexible to accommodate any future adjustments and will be updated in accordance with the outcome of the digital euro legislative process.”

Meanwhile, the ECB notes that implementing the digital euro framework involves a coordinated effort between various public and private entities. It underlines that intermediaries will serve as a bridge between the central bank and end-users in the digital euro environment. They can be various types of financial institutions, like banks or other payment service providers. It’s also possible for the payer’s and payee’s intermediaries to be the same entity, the report added. 

Source: ECB

These relationships create a network that forms the digital euro ecosystem, ensuring smooth and regulated transactions within this new digital currency framework. Additionally, intermediaries might reportedly engage with third-party services to aid in their roles. However, it is made clear that these third parties are not direct actors in the scheme. This structure, governed by the Eurosystem, is at the core of the digital euro’s operational model, the report notes.

As the preparation phase for the digital euro progresses, the RDG reportedly plans to add further sections to the rulebook. In January 2024, it will cover areas such as user experience requirements, branding and communication standards, certification, testing and approval procedures, internal rules, risk management, and specifications for interoperability and implementation.

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Crypto framework for Eurozone

It was in October 2023 that Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, confirmed the steady advancement of the digital euro project. During that time, Lagarde highlighted the ECB Governing Council’s approval of the commencement of the preparation phase for the digital euro. It marked a pivotal step in the journey towards establishing a CBDC in the Eurozone.

In November last year, the ECB released its Financial Stability Review 2023 with a focus on the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI) in global financial markets. It outlined the dual nature of rapid AI advancements, showcasing both potential benefits and challenges. This came alongside ongoing efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies within the European Union (EU) with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework.

Also Read: Laws for Bank’s Crypto Compliance Need Overhauling: ECB Chief

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Shraddha Sharma

Shraddha's professional journey spans over five years, during which she worked as a financial journalist, covering business, markets, and cryptocurrencies. As a reporter, she has placed particular emphasis to learn about the market interaction with emerging technologies.

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