ECB

Highlights: ECB concerns have placed euro stablecoins at the center of Europe’s digital finance talks. Bruegel says strict MiCA rules could shift tokenized markets toward dollar-backed assets. EU ministers remain split as banks, stablecoin issuers, and policymakers weigh the next […]

Highlights: Lagarde said Europe should not promote euro stablecoins only because dollar stablecoins are growing. She warned that private stablecoins could create financial stability and monetary policy risks. The ECB wants safer blockchain settlement through central bank money and public […]

Highlights: ECB finds DAO decentralization weak as a few holders control most governance power. A small group of voters makes most decisions, as many token holders stay inactive. Regulators are looking at developers and exchanges to find who controls DeFi […]

Highlights: The ECB warns stablecoins are linked to falling bank deposits and slower corporate lending. Deposit shifts push banks toward more expensive market funding and tighter credit conditions. Dollar-backed tokens dominate the market and raise concerns over the euro area’s […]

Highlights: Bank of Italy warns banks must tokenize money to stay competitive as stablecoins expand. Dollar-backed stablecoins are dominating global markets while euro alternatives remain limited. ECB is planning blockchain settlement in 2026 as Europe advances digital payment systems. Fabio […]

Highlights: The ECB has confirmed that the digital euro will launch soon after meeting technical criteria. Currently, the digital euro is awaiting approval from the European Parliament and the European Commission. The ECB President highlighted some risks associated with stablecoins […]

Highlights: BNP Paribas is set to join a group of European banking institutions pushing for the advancement of the Euro stablecoin plan. These European banks also want to establish a new company called Qivalis to compete with other stablecoin issuers.  […]

Highlights: Sleijpen warned U.S. stablecoins could become systemically relevant if growth continues rapidly. He said rapid asset sell-offs might disrupt markets beyond the crypto sector. Sleijpen admitted the ECB may need to rethink monetary policy under sudden withdrawal pressure. Olaf […]

Highlights: The ESRB has recommended a ban on multi-issuance stablecoins in the EU. EU officials warn that multi-issuance stablecoins from non-EU entities could weaken euro oversight. The ECB is advancing the digital euro plans with possible approval by the end […]

Highlights: The ECB has confirmed that cash plays an important role and will remain in circulation. The new proposal aims to protect cash access in all countries across Europe. The bank plans to modernize banknotes as it prepares the launch […]

Highlights: The ECB has approved a two-track plan to link blockchain platforms with European payment infrastructure using DLT systems. Pontes will connect DLT platforms to TARGET services with a pilot launch scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. Appia will […]

Highlights: The ECB has raised concern over the dominance of U.S. stablecoins in the market. The bank highlighted the two bills introduced in the United States, meant to increase adoption. Tensions grow as the ECB pushes for changes while the […]