Altcoins News
By Jean-Luc Maracon
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The ECB is sounding the alarm. On March 3, 2026, it highlighted a major risk: stablecoins and their growing influence on the European economy.
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Not so stable after all. More than 95% of these tokens are pegged to the US dollar, not the euro.
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Christine Lagarde drives the point home. During a conference in Brussels, the ECB President was forthright: "The European Union must strengthen its oversight.
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And it's not just Europe that's concerned. The US Fed shares the same worries, even though paradoxically, stablecoins boost the use of the dollar in the crypto world.
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France and Germany are leading the charge for strict regulation. German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on February 27, 2026, during a conference in Berlin that Germany will…
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Despite the warnings, the appeal of these stablecoins remains strong. Private companies see these tokens as an opportunity for innovation and profit.
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The traditional banking sector is closely monitoring the situation. Banks are concerned about the impact on their activities and are calling for swift action.
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A report by the ECB on March 1, 2026, reinforces the point: the rapid adoption of stablecoins could erode the effectiveness of monetary policy.
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The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a statement on March 2, 2026. It calls for increased vigilance on the risks of stablecoins, particularly for combating money…
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The ECB is planning public consultations on the subject. It is working with other central banks to coordinate a global response. A working paper is expected in the coming months.
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Stablecoins already occupy a central place in the crypto ecosystem. They serve as intermediaries for exchanges on platforms, avoiding the volatility of Bitcoin or Ethereum.
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Things are changing quickly in this sector. The coming weeks will be crucial for the future of stablecoins in Europe.
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Italy joins the movement with Mario Draghi advocating for a coordinated approach during an economic summit in Rome on March 5.
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Several national central banks are preparing their own impact studies. The Bank of France has announced a specialized working group to analyze stablecoin flows on its territory.
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