{"id":"tp-40573","type":"article-newspaper","title":"ECB Official Says Digital Euro Could Strengthen Europe’s Payment Control","author":"Riza Dagoc","publisher":"TOKENPOST Inc.","url":"https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/40573","datePublished":"2026-10-25T15:22:43.000Z","dateModified":"2026-10-25T15:22:43.000Z","language":"en","abstract":"Piero Cipollone said staff will test real payments in 2027. First issuance could come as early as 2029 if EU lawmakers pass the required regulation.","section":"Regulation","references":[{"title":"12-month pilot preparations","url":"https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/34079"}]}