French Finance Minister Advocates for Increased Adoption of Euro Stablecoins, Marking a Policy Shift
According to Reuters, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated on Friday that Europe requires more stablecoins pegged to the euro, and EU banks should investigate tokenized deposits. This statement may signify a shift in the French government's and its central bank's stance. Lescure expressed his support for Qivalis, a consortium of 12 European banks, including BBVA, ING, UniCredit, and BNP …
April 17, 2026, 12:33 p.m.