French Finance Minister Roland Lescure urged for greater use of euro-pegged stablecoins and active involvement from European banks to enhance competitiveness in the digital asset market, highlighting the need for deposit tokens to bridge traditional finance and blockchain technology.

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure advocates for euro-denominated stablecoins and urges banks to consider tokenized deposits, supporting the Qivalis alliance's plans for a euro-pegged stablecoin by 2026 to counter U.S. digital payment dominance. This signals a shift from previous French policies against private stablecoins.

French authorities are enhancing security for digital-asset executives and investors due to recent kidnappings. Following these threats, police escorted Paris Blockchain Week attendees, and protective measures for crypto holders are being developed.

Gate News message: On April 13, according to official sources, French listed company Capital B increased its holdings by 37 bitcoins, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 2,925.

Gate News message, April 10, Denis Beau, Deputy Governor of the Banque de France, called for limiting the use of stablecoins in payments under the framework of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA), especially stablecoins pegged to currencies other than the euro. French regulators are strengthening oversight of crypto assets from multiple directions.

French banking analyst Kit Juckes issued a report stating that if the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged this year, the U.S. dollar will fluctuate. The market expects G10 central banks to raise rates, but Sweden’s economic growth forecast is only slightly higher than that of the United States, which limits the dollar’s appreciation. If the Federal Reserve cuts rates, the dollar could fall.

Gate News, March 30, French listed company Capital B raised $3.03 million through a common stock subscription to buy more BTC. This round of financing included participation from Blockstream and UTXO Management, both under Adam Back.

France’s BNP Paribas announces the launch of 6 crypto-asset-linked ETNs, offering investors an indirect way to allocate to assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. These ETNs comply with the MiFID II regulatory framework and will be available for subscription to French clients in 2026.

French President Macron will deliver a speech at the Paris Blockchain Week, becoming the first sitting G7 head of state to speak at a digital asset conference. He will outline the strategic priorities for shaping European digital sovereignty, emphasizing the development of stablecoins and the digital euro, as well as the establishment of related regulatory frameworks. This marks France's leadership position in the European digital finance sector.

Gate News reports that on March 26, French President Emmanuel Macron will attend and speak at Paris Blockchain Week, held at the Louvre Caroussel from April 15 to 16, 2026. The speech will cover three main topics: the adoption of stablecoins and digital assets, and Europe's role in the institutional digital economy. Additionally, senior French government officials actively involved in shaping MiCA (EU Crypto Asset Market Regulation), stablecoin regulation, and European digital infrastructure policies will also attend the event.