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Lorenzo Bini Smaghi: Europe Must Embrace Stablecoins

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

7 hours ago


As digital finance rapidly evolves in Europe, an essential question arises: is Europe ready to embrace stablecoins? Lorenzo Bini Smaghi raises this topic in his opinion for the Financial Times.

The Role of Stablecoins in the Digital Economy

Stablecoins, pegged to fiat currencies like the euro or dollar, can significantly accelerate financial transactions and facilitate participation in decentralized finance (DeFi). According to Bini Smaghi, the lack of euro stablecoins threatens the euro's international standing amid the dollar's dominance in this segment.

Challenges and Issues for Stablecoins in Europe

Bini Smaghi emphasizes that the majority of stablecoins globally are denominated in U.S. dollars, creating a significant imbalance in Europe's financial system. Key challenges for the adoption of stablecoins may include reliance on foreign currencies, loss of monetary sovereignty, and difficulties in integrating into existing banking business models.

Prospects and Benefits of Embracing Stablecoins

If Europe can overcome its caution and integrate stablecoins effectively, the outcomes could include faster and cheaper transactions, stimulating innovation, creating new financial products, and enhancing financial accessibility for populations.

Lorenzo Bini Smaghi highlights the need for proactive actions to secure the future of digital finance in Europe. Embracing stablecoins could be the key to strengthening the euro's position in the global economy.

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