European Banks Embrace Euro Stablecoins as Core Financial Infrastructure

Euro Stablecoins Set the Stage for Europe’s Digital Currency Breakthrough

Europe’s financial system stands at the edge of a major transformation. According to S&P Global Ratings, euro stablecoins could surge toward a €1.1 trillion market size by 2030. That projection reflects an extraordinary 1,600x expansion from current levels. Unlike earlier crypto growth cycles driven by startups, this wave features traditional banks at the center. Eleven European banks reportedly plan to launch a joint euro stablecoin by late 202…

European Banks Embrace Euro Stablecoins as Core Financial Infrastructure

European banks are moving beyond pilot programs and positioning stablecoins as core financial infrastructure, according to a new analysis released on Feb. 3, 2026. The report outlines how euro-pegged stablecoins are increasingly viewed as tools for faster settlement, lower transaction costs, and improved traceability across payments and tokenized finance. With regulatory clarity in place under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, banks …

European Banks Are Looking To The Future With Stablecoin Initiatives, Says Report

Disruption Banking European Banks Are Looking To The Future With Stablecoin Initiatives, Says Report This report does not constitute a rating action. FRANKFURT (S&P Global Ratings) Feb. 3, 2026–Banks and bank-affiliated entities will likely issue stablecoins in 2026, particularly in Europe, where there is growing interest in developing euro-pegged stablecoins, S&P Global Ratings said in a report published today. The report, “European Banks Are E…