ECB Says U.S.-Backed Stablecoin Use in EU Could Weaken Its Monetary Autonomy
Widespread use of U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins in the European Union (EU) for payments or settlement could damage the European Central Bank's control over monetary conditions, an ECB adviser said. If U.S.-backed stablecoins, digital assets that are backed by the dollar, gain traction for use in the EU, the effect could be similar to the impact … Read more