A major milestone for Europe's digital currency ambitions: the european bank has signaled it could roll out a digital euro within the next three years. According to Jinse Finance, the Council of the European Union threw its backing behind the initiative on Friday, endorsing a comprehensive design scheme that enables both online and offline payment capabilities. The european bank's tentative three-year timeline marks a significant step forward in bringing a central bank digital currency to the continent, with the dual functionality feature offering users flexibility in how they transact. This endorsement from the union's governing body signals strong institutional support for what could reshape Europe's monetary landscape.