Lagarde Blocks Euro Stablecoin Push, Calls $300B Market a Stability Risk for ECB Policy
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde rejected calls for Europe to promote euro-denominated stablecoins this week, warning that the risks to financial stability and monetary policy outweigh any benefits...
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