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Bundesbank Chief Advocates Euro Stablecoins and CBDCs to Bolster EU Payment Autonomy

Bundesbank Chief Advocates Euro Stablecoins and CBDCs to Bolster EU Payment Autonomy

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2026-02-18 12:22:02
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Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has positioned euro-pegged stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as critical tools for reducing Europe's reliance on dollar-dominated payment systems. Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce in Frankfurt, Nagel framed digital assets as a strategic response to geoeconomic fragmentation that has hampered EU competitiveness.

The Eurosystem's digital euro project now takes center stage as Europe's first pan-European retail payment solution built on sovereign infrastructure. Nagel's endorsement signals growing institutional recognition of stablecoins denominated in euros—a potential catalyst for broader crypto adoption in traditional finance.

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