The European Central Bank (ECB) is willing to develop its own digital currency if the private sector can’t make cross-border payments faster and cheaper.
In an internal document obtained by Bloomberg on Wednesday, the ECB argues that technological innovation is quickly transforming the way retail payments are made, including a decline in the use of cash. The central bank is analysing the situation and will be ready to respond if needed.
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