Digital Euro Alone Can’t Compete With US Stablecoins, Says ECB Adviser

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European Central Bank adviser Jürgen Schaaf has cautioned that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) will not be enough to compete with the rising use of US dollar-backed stablecoins .
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