ECB payments plan focuses on central bank money, innovation and resilience
( March 31, 2026, 10:56 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Upgrading existing systems while supporting new digital payment models and keeping central bank money at the core will be key priorities for the European Central Bank, according to its payments strategy published Tuesday. The plan aims to make Europe’s payments market more resilient and competitive, while reducing dependence on foreign providers. It also says the innovative potential of tokenization should be seized, alongside further work on wholesale and retail payments, cross-border transfers and the digital euro.Press release follows. Report attached....
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