The digital euro: Surveillance money, or a better alternative to cash?
Cointelegraph· Cointelegraph by Christina Comben· Jul 22, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Proponents of the digital euro say its a better alternative to cash that’s fully backed by the ECB. But critics argue it could provide the EU with too much power over its citizens.
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