The ECB rejected proposals to ease euro stablecoin reserve rules and provide issuer backstop access.
- The ECB has rejected proposals to ease reserve rules for euro stablecoin issuers and denied them access to central bank funding.
- The decision stems from concerns about potential impacts on European banks' funding costs and credit availability, as well as financial stability.
- Despite the ECB's stance, a consortium of European banks is moving forward with plans to launch a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin.
Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Asset types, Established hubs, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Stablecoins digital cash
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