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France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins
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23 April, 2026

France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure urges EU banks to develop euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits to counter U.S. digital payment...
ECB backs centralized oversight of major crypto firms
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21 April, 2026

ECB backs centralized oversight of major crypto firms

The ECB backs plan to shift oversight of crypto firms and major cross-border markets to ESMA, supporting deeper financial market...
Bank of France calls for ‘strengthening of MiCA’ on stablecoins
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20 April, 2026

Bank of France calls for ‘strengthening of MiCA’ on stablecoins

Bank of France Deputy Governor Denis Beau is advocating for stricter MiCA regulations on stablecoins to mitigate risks in the...
Digital euro vital for tokens, stablecoins: ECB board member
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30 March, 2026

Digital euro vital for tokens, stablecoins: ECB board member

Piero Cipollone says tokenized deposits and stablecoins need central bank money, as the EU plans digital euro standards and Pontes'...
ECB flags stablecoin threat to banks, monetary policy
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9 March, 2026

ECB flags stablecoin threat to banks, monetary policy

A European Central Bank paper warns stablecoins in the eurozone may cut bank deposits, curb credit and weaken EU monetary...
Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser
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6 March, 2026

Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser

Stablecoins pose challenges for traditional banking and money laundering, prompting calls for global regulatory frameworks and adaptable AML/CFT measures.