French Finance Minister Advocates for Increased Adoption of Euro-Based Stablecoins
According to Reuters, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated on Friday that the European Union needs more stablecoins pegged to the euro, and EU banks should investigate tokenized deposits. This declaration may mark a shift in the French government's and its central bank's policy. Lescure expressed support for Qivalis, a consortium of 12 European banks, including BBVA, ING, UniCredit, and …
April 17, 2026, 12:33 p.m.