[European Central Bank Plans to Launch Digital Euro in 2029, Initial Applications to Cover Online Shopping, Physical Stores, and Personal Transfers] Odaily Planet Daily News: An internal presentation document reveals that the European Central Bank aims for the digital euro to be usable in all online stores within the eurozone, some physical retail stores, and for direct transfers between individuals at the time of its official launch. This indicates that the European Central Bank is considering expanding the scope of use for the digital euro during its initial rollout to accelerate the establishment of a digital payment system covering online, offline, and personal payment scenarios. The document states that the digital euro is planned for its first issuance in the second half of 2029, with payments in physical stores and transfers between individuals expected to support both online and offline transactions. Previously, payments in physical stores were not included in the initial rollout plan for the digital euro.