Piero Cipollone

EU, South Korea explore tokenization while Russia sets crypto limits
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24 September, 2026

EU, South Korea explore tokenization while Russia sets crypto limits

ECB, South Korea, and Russia take different approaches to digital assets, from tokenized securities and payments to stricter crypto exposure...
Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules
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27 August, 2026

Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules

Germany leads in the EU in MiCA licenses as 14 non-EU crypto firms face transaction bans, while the ECB moves...
Eurosystem invites participants for tokenization, DLT projects
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4 June, 2026

Eurosystem invites participants for tokenization, DLT projects

Eurosystem is inviting feedback on its Pontes and Appia projects, focusing on DLT and tokenization to enhance Europe's financial ecosystem.
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...
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 announces component, service providers for digital euro
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7 October, 2025

ECB announces component, service providers for digital euro

The ECB moves forward with the digital euro by selecting providers for key components, emphasizing the need for swift legislative...