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Europe in Flux

Dollar-Backed Stablecoins: Not a Threat in the EU

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This article examines several reasons why dollar-backed stablecoins are unlikely to gain a strong foothold in the Euro Area. 

This article examines several reasons why dollar-backed stablecoins are unlikely to gain a strong foothold in the Euro Area. 

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