DIGITAL EURO AND STABLECOINS

Digital Euro and Stablecoins 2025

The "Digital Euro and Stablecoins" event, part of Brussels Blockchain Week, is a pivotal gathering that delves into the evolving landscape of Digital Currencies within the European Union. It brings together policymakers, financial experts, and blockchain innovators to discuss the implications of the European Central Bank's digital euro initiative and the regulatory frameworks surrounding stablecoins. Attendees can expect insightful discussions on the future of digital finance, the role of decentralized technologies, and the balance between innovation and regulation in the EU's financial ecosystem.

Date & Place:
The conference happened on 20th May 2025, at The Merode, BRUSSELS

It was planned by the Digital Euro Association (DEA), a group that studies digital money and how it works.

What Was It About?

This big event brought together smart people from:

Central banks (they help run a country’s money)

Government offices

Tech companies

Financial experts

They all talked about the future of digital money, like the digital euro and stablecoins (a kind of digital money that keeps its value steady).

Event Highlights

There were three main areas at the conference:

Main Stage – For big talks and panels

Innovation Room – To show new tech ideas

Roundtable Room – For group discussions

People could also ask questions, share ideas, and meet new contacts in the digital finance world.

Top Speakers

Some of the important speakers included:

Dr. Alexandra Hachmeister – Deutsche Bundesbank

Holger Neuhaus – European Central Bank

Debra Brookes – Wyoming Stable Token Commission

Clarisse Hagege – CEO of Dfns

Miguel Fernández Ordóñez – Former Governor, Banco de España

Dr. Hatice Karahan – Central Bank of Türkiye

Nick Kerigan – Head of Innovation at Swift

They explained how digital money is growing and what it could mean for the future.

Sponsors & Supporters

These top companies supported the event:

Dfns – Experts in keeping digital assets safe

SDX – A regulated digital stock Crypto Exchange

Accenture – Big company that helps others with digital ideas

Worldline – Helps with digital payments

msg – Tech company helping businesses go digital

dEURO Association – Building a decentralized Euro stablecoin

Why It Mattered

Here’s what people got from joining:

Smart Talks: Learn about digital euros and stablecoins

Laws & Rules: Hear about new laws like MiCAR for crypto

Global News: Learn what other countries are doing (like Brazil, the U.S., and Turkey)

Make Connections: Meet other experts and decision-makers

Big Ideas Shared

Digital Euro Plans: Updates from the European Central Bank

Stablecoin Projects: Including one from Wyoming, USA

Tokenization: Turning real things like property or art into digital tokens

Privacy & Safety: How to keep your data and money secure