Europe needs a digital version of its currency (digital euro) to protect its financial independence.
Philip Lane, Chief Economist at the European Central Bank (ECB), emphasizes the importance of a digital euro to counter the rising popularity of stablecoins and foreign payment systems.
A digital euro would enable Europe to have more control over its financial system and reduce dependence on payment services from abroad.
The European Central Bank sees the digital euro as crucial for maintaining Europe's fiscal autonomy and preventing foreign stablecoins from dominating the region.