The World is changing exponentially and also the old methods of Payments are getting ready to embrace the Blockchain and their benefits.

The European Central Bank could Launch their own digital coin (CBDC) if the private sector fail to provide cheaper and faster alternatives of payments.
It's not New that Blockchain is getting hugely acceptance and Governments are adopting it. Countries like China are embracing this Tech that will be used in industry Developments and services.

The European Central Bank since the "shaking" with Facebook Project Libra they plan to introduce an Euro Coin and now seems to be that moment if the cost of transactions with 3rd parties still cost a lot more they will switch to the CBDC.
Central Bank Digital Currency has been Tested in China since 2014 and anytime will be implemented to substitute the actual Yuan to a Digital Yuan.

Next year also France will be Testing their CBDC... Europe is getting In the crypto and Blockchain world in mass!