The European Central Bank's digital euro has completed preparations and is expected to be launched in the second half of 2026.

【BlockBeats】European Central Bank President Lagarde delivers major news—the preparations for the digital euro are complete, and now it’s awaiting approval from government authorities of various countries. It is expected that by the second half of 2026, this digital currency system will be officially launched.

From the perspective of the European Central Bank, the digital euro is far more than just a technological innovation; it is positioned as a strategic financial tool. Lagarde’s statement is quite straightforward: “Our goal is to ensure that in the digital age, there is a currency that can serve as the cornerstone of financial stability.”

This statement is quite interesting. Currently, the world is pushing CBDCs, and the EU is not slow in taking action. The European Central Bank is now urging EU institutions to accelerate the adoption of regulatory rules for the digital euro. It seems they want to establish the legal framework before the second half of 2026. From the central bank’s perspective, the digital euro involves complex issues such as financial stability, monetary policy transmission, and payment system modernization, so these rules need to be laid out in advance.