ECB Progresses on Digital Euro While Blockchain Compute Expands to AI
ECB Progresses on Digital Euro While Blockchain Compute Expands to AI
The European Central Bank (ECB) is advancing its digital euro initiative, selecting 36 payment providers for a yearlong pilot commencing in late 2027. In parallel, the distributed compute startup Boundless, known for its 4,000-GPU network supporting Ethereum and Bitcoin ZK proofs, is broadening its operations to include AI compute, highlighting the convergence of blockchain infrastructure with emerging technologies.
European Central Bank Taps Providers for Digital Euro Pilot
The ECB selected 36 payment providers to test a beta digital euro in a yearlong pilot beginning in late 2027.
Distributed Compute Startup Boundless Expands to AI, Supporting Ethereum and Bitcoin
Boundless, which built a 4,000 GPU cluster to settle Ethereum and Base ZK proofs on Bitcoin, is expanding to AI compute.