Episode 61 : MiCAR's Influence on Stablecoins: Industry Insights and Implications

In this special episode of The Digital Euro Podcast, we delve into the transformative potential of open-source software (OSS) in shaping Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Join the Chairmen of his Working Group, Huber Knapp and Dr. Ritesh Jain as they unpack insights from the Working Group's latest paper, "Open Source CBDC: Opportunities and Challenges for Central Banks," with expert guests who contributed to this groundbreaking research. Discover: - How open-source principles can foster transparency, trust, and innovation in CBDC development. - Real-world examples like Project Ubin, OpenCBDC, and BIS’s Project Nexus. - The balance between governance and collaboration in building resilient financial systems. - and more! Whether you're a policymaker, technologist, or digital money enthusiast, this episode provides a front-row seat to the future of digital currencies. Tune in and join the conversation on reimagining financial infrastructure with open-source solutions. 🎧 Listen now and gain exclusive insights into the evolving world of CBDCs!

Join Conrad and Tamara from the Digital Euro Association for an insightful review of the November 2024 developments in the world of digital currencies. Join us for an insightful look at these cutting-edge advancements in digital finance and their potential impact on the global financial landscape. Follow the DEA activities to stay up to date: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-euro-association/) [Website](https://home.digital-euro-association.de/en) [Newsletter](https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/767193/110065400438326579/share)

Join Conrad and Tamara from the Digital Euro Association for an insightful discussion on the October 2024 developments in the world of digital currencies. In this episode, we dive into the latest developments shaping the future of finance. We explore Brazil's ambitious CBDC project as it enters Phase 2 of its DREX pilot, signaling a major step forward in national digital currencies. We also discuss Stripe's significant acquisition in the stablecoin space, highlighting the growing convergence of traditional and crypto finance. The episode covers Boerse Stuttgart's groundbreaking tests in tokenized security settlement as part of the ECB's wholesale DLT trials, showcasing the potential for blockchain in traditional financial markets. Finally, we examine Ripple's announcement of global distribution partners for its Ripple USD, indicating the expansion of blockchain-based payment solutions. Join us for an insightful look at these cutting-edge advancements in digital finance and their potential impact on the global financial landscape. Follow the DEA activities to stay up to date: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-euro-association/) [Website](https://home.digital-euro-association.de/en) [Newsletter](https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/767193/110065400438326579/share)

Join Conrad, Tamara, and Kaan from the Digital Euro Association for an insightful discussion on the latest developments in the world of digital currencies. In this episode, they dive into Japan's top three banks adopting stablecoins and analyze Canada's recent decision to halt its plans for a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Join Conrad, Tamara, and Kaan from the Digital Euro Association as they discuss the latest news in digital money including Wyoming's plans for a state-backed stablecoin and New Zealand's progress on a CBDC.

Join Conrad and Tamara from the Digital Euro Association as they discuss the latest developments in digital money, including SocGen Forge's e-money license for EURCV stablecoin and Hong Kong's new stablecoin licensing regime.

In this episode, the DEA private digital euro working group chairs dive into their newly published paper on MiCAR's influence on stablecoins. They explore regulatory considerations, benefits, risks, and use cases for stablecoins and the impact of MiCAR on these. The discussion also includes a series of recommendations aimed at policymakers, providing strategic insights into navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

In this episode, we are joined by Caroline Marburger, a specialist in science communication for the project “Democracy Issues of the Digitalized Financial Sector” at the Centre for Responsible Digitality (ZEVEDI). Today, we discuss democracy issues within the broader financial sector and the public communication strategies from public institutions.

In this monthly news digest, Sarah recaps the news in the digital money space in November 2023.

In this monthly news digest, Sarah and Conrad recap the news in the digital money space in October 2023.