📰 ECB Tokenized Euro Plan Unlikely to Kill Stablecoins in Europe
🗓️ Aug 31 2026 00:45 UTC
TLDR: The tokenized euro would give regulated blockchain markets a direct central bank settlement asset. It would not serve as retail money initially. Schnabel says stablecoin issuers cannot create liquidity during stress. That limit weakens their case as the final wholesale sett...
➤ The ECB's tokenized euro plan aims to provide a direct central bank settlement asset for regulated blockchain markets, not for retail use initially.
➤ While the tokenized euro is expected to dominate institutional securities settlement, stablecoins will likely retain roles in payments, trading, and cross-border transfers.
➤ The ECB's Pontes project, launching in September 2026, will initially link market ledgers with TARGET Services, with future upgrades adding smart contracts and on-chain finality.
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🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ecb-tokenized-euro-plan-unlikely-to-kill-stablecoins-in-europe-2179033915
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