The Role of Stablecoins in Financial Sovereignty: Considerations for the EU
About this event
With the growing presence of stablecoins in globally, fundamental questions emerge around their impact on European financial sovereignty. These questions go beyond financial innovation, striking at the heart of Europe’s ability to safeguard its monetary, regulatory, payments, and digital sovereignty in an increasingly decentralised and tokenised financial environment.
This webinar presents the Digital Euro Association’s latest working group paper, offering a comprehensive, multidimensional analysis of how different types of stablecoins affect European sovereignty. The paper highlights both challenges and strategic opportunities, arguing that stablecoins, if approached thoughtfully, could strengthen Europe’s financial system and global positioning.
Who should attend?
This session is designed for professionals and stakeholders in digital assets, financial services, EU policymaking, and digital infrastructure, as well as academics and civil society actors engaged in questions of sovereignty, innovation, and regulatory governance.
No technical background is required, but a general understanding of digital money (stablecoins) and EU financial regulation (especially MiCAR) will enrich the experience. The session will offer fresh insights and open a high-level conversation on the future of stablecoins in Europe.
Participants of the Panel
Prof. Dr. Peter Bofinger (Professor, University Würzburg)
Victor Warhem (Senior Fellow, JEDI)
Kene Ezeji-Okoye (Co-Founder & CEO, Millicent Labs)
Conrad Kraft (Strategic Advisor, DEA)
Moderator
Anne-Sophie Kappel (Executive Director, DEA)
Location and Date
Location: Online. Details for the live broadcast will be sent to you on the day of the event (no prior software installation required)
Date: 4th June, 2025
Time: 17:00 - 18:00 (CET)
Language: English
Agenda
17:00 CET – Welcome address
17:05 CET – Panel discussion
17.45 CET – Questions from the audience
18:00 CET – End of videocast
Tickets and registration
Required via Luma; you will receive the URL for the online panel in advance.
Contact
Digital Euro Association
E-Mail: info@digital-euro-association.de
Web: www.digital-euro-association.de
About the Digital Euro Association
The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is a think tank focused on crypto assets, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and other forms of digital money. Committed to independence and intellectual integrity, the DEA serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, innovative thinking, and informed dialogue, amplifying societal perspectives and advancing the public good in the evolving landscape of digital finance.
As an independent voice on digital money, the DEA represents the interests of citizens by fostering open discussions and critical analysis. While the DEA actively engages in partnerships and collaborations, these do not constitute endorsements of partner ideologies, products, services, or political regimes.
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