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ECB Pushes Digital Euro as Counter to Stablecoin Financial Risks

The European Central Bank must establish a digital euro to maintain public money's central role in the financial system, according to ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel. Stablecoins pose risks to financial stability and monetary policy implementation across the eurozone. The central bank's leadership has signaled readiness to act decisively on emerging threats. The proliferation of stablecoins globally has drawn scrutiny from major central banks. Federal Reserve officials have expressed concern that widespread stablecoin adoption could amplify the reach of US monetary policy beyond traditional channels. The ECB's proposed digital currency would provide an official alternative as private digital assets gain traction among consumers and businesses.