ECB outlines three models for putting central bank money onchain

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The European Central Bank proposes three distinct models for issuing central‑bank digital currency on blockchain, ranging from a fully permissioned network operated by regulated banks to a hybrid system that mixes public‑chain transparency with private‑sector settlement nodes, and a fully open‑access protocol; these options aim to streamline cross‑border payments and could accelerate digital‑currency adoption across the financial industry.