The Italian Banking Association has expressed strong support for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro project, emphasizing a need for gradual investment in the face of high initial costs. Their stance reflects a focus on digital sovereignty and the pursuit of interoperability within digital transformation efforts. 意大利银行协会已对欧洲央行（ECB）的数字欧元项目表达了强烈的支持，并强调在面对高初始成本时需要逐步投资。他们的立场反映出对数字主权的关注以及追求数字转型中互操作性的努力。 The ABI’s support comes as the ECB navigates technical and legislative phases of the project. A pilot testing phase is scheduled for mid-2027, with potential issuance by 2029, subject to regulatory approval. While no direct link between the digital euro and cryptocurrencies like ETH or BTC has been established, its introduction could impact stablecoins and euro payment protocols as wider adoption occurs.