French Finance Minister Advocates for Increased Adoption of Euro-Backed Stablecoins
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 marks a potential shift in the stance of the French government and its central bank. Lescure expressed support for Qivalis, a consortium of 12 European banks, including BBVA, ING, UniCredit, and B…
April 17, 2026, 12:33 p.m.