ECB President Christine Lagarde urged the European Commission to dismantle internal trade barriers, warning they stifle competitiveness.
EU policymakers are still working on the digital euro's legislative framework, but the ECB says it could be ready by mid-2029.
The EU Commission estimates it would cost between €2.8 and €5.4 billion to roll out the digital euro across the whole Euro area.
Global markets were mixed overnight with US futures edging lower as investors turn their attention to the latest ECB rate decision this afternoon in Frankfurt.
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