'Digital euro will not replace cash,' Lagarde tells Euronews as negotiations advance

According to Euronews, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has pushed back on fears surrounding the proposed digital euro. In an exclusive interview, Lagarde rejected claims that the digital currency is meant to replace physical cash or to let the central bank monitor people's payments. Her comments come as the legislation moves into a new phase, following months of negotiations in the European Parliament.

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