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2023-10-20 08:26:05 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E29AE91BB96FB1E2892FC1063DE415DD0541393664E8F38D0672F55085974FE0
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The EDPB argues that the digital euro faces several hurdles, such as shaky privacy and anonymity safeguards, possibly limiting choice, accelerating cash displacement, and allowing spending tracking. https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-data-watchdog-urges-more-privacy-safeguards-digital-euro-2023-10-18/ The digital euro doesn't offer clear benefits but has many risks. https://www.wiwi.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/vwl1/news/single/news/report-and-press-conference-on-the-digital-euro/ https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/decoding-the-digital-euro/ https://agenceurope.eu/en/bulletin/article/13259/12 https://www.iif.com/portals/0/Files/content/2023-09-18%20Digital%20Euro%20-%20IIF%20Staff%20Note.pdf
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