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Digital Currency & Blockchain Implications - EU launching a digital euro on Ethereum or Solana would transform them into critical financial infrastructure [1] - A euro stablecoin backed by a state actor fundamentally alters the landscape compared to private entities like Tether & Circle [1] - If the euro operates on public chains, Europe would need to actively secure the network as national infrastructure [1] - This includes running validators, staking at scale, and contributing to network resilience via public funding and lobbying [2] - The scenario could trigger a global race among countries like China and Japan to launch their own stablecoins on public chains [1] Geopolitical & Economic Strategy - Securing the network would involve running validators, staking at scale, and contributing to their resilience and development via public funding and lobbying [2] - The need to secure the network could initiate a global competition for ETH/SOL if other major economies introduce their stablecoins on public blockchains [1]

Regulatory Landscape - The U.S GENIUS stablecoin law has surprised the EU [1] - This development has prompted the ECB to accelerate its digital euro plans [1] Digital Currency Strategy - The ECB is now considering issuing the digital euro on public blockchains like Ethereum or Solana [1] - This marks a shift from the previously preferred closed, centralized system [1]

Digital Currency & Blockchain - Industry notes that digital euro stablecoin plans are accelerating in the EU, potentially rolling out on Ethereum or Solana blockchain [1] - Industry observes the digital euro could be perceived as a CBDC surveillance coin, raising privacy concerns [1] - Industry points out the digital euro stablecoin could exist on every chain, similar to USDC/USDT [1]

The Morning Minute (8.22)Powered by @yeet⏰Top News:-Crypto majors mostly red into Jackson Hole; BTC -1% at $112,300-MetaMask introduces new stablecoin mUSD, to launch on ETH + Linea-Plasma’s XPL debuts at $0.45 on Hyperliquid pre-market, 9x from July presale-XCOPY piece ‘Death Wannabe’ sells for $475,000-Kanye token YZY falls another 37% to $0.69🌎 Macro Crypto and Memes-Crypto majors were mostly red on the day ahead of Powell’s comments at Jackson Hole this morning; BTC -1% at $112,300, ETH even at $4,285, ...

Some new stablecoin-first chains that might stir the composition here over the next 12-18 months:@arc @PlasmaFDN @codex_pbcWhat did we miss?Token Terminal 📊 (@tokenterminal):💡 @ethereum & @trondao host ~90% of the total stablecoin supply. @solana is the third chain that hosts over $10 billion in stablecoins. https://t.co/cgUz1vD6Mn ...

Digital Euro & Blockchain - EU is considering a stablecoin on a public blockchain instead of a CBDC [1] - Ethereum (ETH) or Solana (SOL) are potential blockchain candidates [2] - A euro stablecoin backed by a state actor changes the landscape compared to private stablecoins like Tether & Circle [1] Implications for Blockchain Networks - Launching a digital euro on Ethereum or Solana would transform them into critical financial infrastructure [1] - Currently neutral chains, ETH & SOL would require Europe to actively secure and develop them [1] - Europe would need to run validators, stake at scale, secure the network, and contribute to resilience via public funding [2] Global Competition - The EU's move could trigger a global race for ETH/SOL if other countries like China and Japan launch their own stablecoins on public chains [1] Regulatory Context - The "Genius Act" influenced EU officials to rethink plans for the digital euro [2]

Digital Currency Initiatives - EU accelerates plans for digital euro stablecoin [1] - Potential rollout on Ethereum or Solana blockchain [1]

Regulatory Landscape - The EU is reportedly reconsidering its plans for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) [1] - This reconsideration is linked to the passage of the "Genius Act" [1] Potential Technology Shift - The EU is considering a stablecoin on a public blockchain as an alternative to a CBDC [1] - Ethereum or Solana are mentioned as potential blockchain platforms [1]

💥BREAKING:🇪🇺 The EU accelerates its digital euro stablecoin plans, with a potential launch on Ethereum or Solana. https://t.co/3f0y6v0oCB ...