ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said wider stablecoin adoption could erode bank deposits and argued the digital euro would preserve banks’ role in payments.

ECB's Piero Cipollone positions the digital euro as essential for banking trust, with no interest, holding caps, and potential issuance targeted for 2029.

ECB board member Piero Cipollone warns USD stablecoins threaten European bank deposits and monetary policy, pushing the digital euro as the solution.