EU Eyes Ethereum and Solana for Digital Euro in Race Against US StablecoinsThe European Union is speeding up efforts to roll out a digital euro and is now seriously considering public blockchain networks like Ethereum and Solana for its foundation. This marks a significant pivot away from private blockchain models, such as China’s CBDC, as Europe seeks to maintain control over its financial system and avoid overreliance on foreign digital currencies.
Officials within the EU now see the digital euro as essential to defending the euro’s role in both global markets and internal financial systems.
A prototype is expected in 2025, with implementation discussions still ongoing.The move comes shortly after the United States passed the GENIUS Act, a law offering clear regulatory guidelines for dollar-pegged stablecoins. Backed by strong federal support, including a signature from President Trump, the law gives US-issued digital currencies a significant edge globally.
US stablecoins, primarily those issued on Ethereum, now account for 98 percent of the $160 billion global stablecoin market, sparking serious concerns among European regulators.
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