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The European Central Bank (ECB) has released a report assessing the potential risks posed by stablecoins to financial stability within the euro area. Authored by financial stability experts, the report concludes that these risks are currently limited due to the low adoption rate of stablecoins and proactive regulatory measures.
The report indicates that the predominant use of stablecoins is concentrated in crypto-asset trading. Other uses, such as cross-border payments, remain limited. While significant stablecoin flows occur across borders, there is a lack of evidence suggesting a systemic link to remittances.
US dollar-backed stablecoins, such as Tether's USDt (USDT) and Circle's USDC (USDC), dominate the market with an 84% share. However, the interconnections of these stablecoins with euro area financial markets are limited.
The MiCA regulation aims to address potential risks associated with stablecoins, including the prohibition of paying interest on stablecoin holdings by both issuers and crypto-asset service providers. The report urges further alignment of regulatory frameworks at a global level to mitigate cross-border risks.
The report highlights a notable shift in the EU's stablecoin agenda, with executive board members previously warning that US stablecoins pose a threat to Europe's payment sovereignty, strengthening the case for a digital euro central bank digital currency.
As the ECB continues to advance its digital euro pilot project targeting 2027 and potential first issuance in 2029, it continues to monitor and address stablecoin-related risks. Continuous monitoring and global regulatory cooperation remain crucial to ensuring financial stability in the face of an evolving stablecoin market.
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