ECB intensifies preparations for digital euro launch, advancing technical trials, regulatory frameworks and stakeholder consultations to ensure secure, scalable rollout and maintain monetary stability.
Europe considers promoting euro stablecoins to counter the dollar’s dominance, after a former ECB official warned that embracing digital currencies is essential to preserve the EU’s financial clout in global markets.
Merz and Macron argue the “internet of value” needs unified global stablecoin rules to safeguard financial stability, ensure cross-border interoperability and protect consumers as digital payments evolve.