The European Central Bank has opened applications for industry specialists to join two workstreams under its Rulebook Development Group, targeting the technical integration of a potential digital euro into existing payment infrastructure. The initiative covers ATM and terminal implementation as well as certification and approval processes for payment solutions.
One workstream will address communication technologies, offline functionality, and compatibility with existing European payment standards. The second will develop testing and certification frameworks for payment service providers operating within the digital euro ecosystem.
The ECB previously indicated plans to begin selecting EU-licensed payment service providers ahead of a 12-month pilot expected to launch in the second half of 2027. ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone noted the pilot would involve a limited number of merchants and providers.
Despite the planning progress, the ECB states that a final decision on issuing a digital euro depends on the adoption of relevant legislation.
Originally reported by CoinTelegraph.
