ECONOMY The year-long trial will evaluate the digital currency's technology, payment systems and user experience before any decision on its launch. Photo credit: Unsplash Cyprus joins ECB digital euro pilot programme Newsroom Cyprus will be among the 19 eurozone countries participating in the European Central Bank's first pilot programme for the digital euro, with testing expected to begin in the second half of 2027. READ MORE
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